Head Chef - High-Volume Kitchen Leader (Pasta & Pizza)

Vertali APAC Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff parking

Food & beverage discount

Airport ASIC pass

Reward and recognition program

Learning and career development

Global opportunities

Job summary

Delaware North Australia is seeking a Head Chef to oversee the Communal Kitchen operations at Melbourne Airport, including Little Lygon, The Local Taphouse and a high-volume production kitchen. Lead a culinary team to deliver exceptional food experiences across multiple venues.

The role focuses on consistency, innovation, and operational excellence, with emphasis on menu development, HACCP compliance, and cost control in a busy airport environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Head Chef experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Certificate IV Commercial Cookery and Diploma of Hospitality or equivalent.
• HACCP certification and Australian Culinary Federation qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive kitchen operations to achieve financial plan, margins and growth.
• Oversee menu planning and design, ensuring high-quality offerings.
• Ensure HACCP and food safety across back-of-house operations.
• Manage inventory, COGS, labour costing and P&L reporting.
• Recruit, train and develop culinary team for success.
• Collaborate with venue leaders to ensure consistent execution and guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost management

Staff development

Education

Certificate IV Commercial Cookery

Diploma of Hospitality

HACCP Certification

Job description

Delaware North Australia is seeking a Head Chef to oversee the Communal Kitchen operations at Melbourne Airport, including Little Lygon, The Local Taphouse and a high-volume production kitchen. Lead a culinary team to deliver exceptional food experiences across multiple venues.

The role focuses on consistency, innovation, and operational excellence, with emphasis on menu development, HACCP compliance, and cost control in a busy airport environment.