Kitchen Logistics Supervisor - Stewarding Lead

International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney); Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily meals

Discounted parking

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Salary sacrificing options

Career development opportunities

Exclusive event tickets

Birthday coffee & pastry

Job summary

ICC Sydney is seeking an experienced Kitchen Logistics Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations within the high-performing kitchen team, ensuring smooth stewarding and event readiness.

You will support senior supervisors, manage rostering, supervise staff across multiple sections, and uphold ISO 22000 and food safety standards while delivering excellent hospitality outcomes. This is a hands-on leadership role at a world-class venue in Barangaroo with strong focus on teamwork and delivered events.

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen logistics labour costs and rostering weekly.
• Experience with stock takes and inventory control.
• Strong administration skills including timecards and emails.
• Solid WH&S understanding, incident reporting and corrective actions.
• Experience with dishwashing equipment and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Kitchen stewarding operation and supervise team members.
• Oversee rostering and ensure staffing across sections.
• Provide hands-on support and training to staff as needed.
• Maintain food safety standards and ISO 22000 compliance.
• Attend kitchen and Front of House meetings to ensure smooth operations.
• Coordinate with senior supervisors on event preparation and logistics.

Skills

Staff rostering

Stock takes

Administration

WH&S

Breakage control

Meetings

Kitchen inspections

Procedures updates

Dishwasher operation

Hands-on support

Loading dock coordination

Job description

Job Description

At ICC Sydney, Australia's leading convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct, we're more than just a world class venue and brand – we're a community of passionate professionals dedicated to putting our people first. As part of our close-knit team, you'll help deliver unforgettable events and experiences in a space that fosters creativity and collaboration.

The Consortium involving Darling Harbour Live, Placemaking NSW, and ICC Sydney, as part of the Public Private Partnership (PPP) delivering ICC Sydney, includes the architectural landmark – The Cutaway, as part of the PPP portfolio. With its striking architecture and prime location in the heart of Barangaroo, The Cutaway is a premium stage for festivals, immersive experiences, corporate launches, exhibitions, gala dinners and creative industry showcases – making it an extraordinary location for our team members to work.

We prioritise inclusivity and support, creating an environment where every team member can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to our team at [e-mail] or call 02 9215 7188. You can also connect with one of our internal diversity streams for additional support.

About this opportunity:

ICC Sydney is looking for an experienced and passionate Kitchen Logistics Supervisor to join a fast paced and high performing Kitchen team, leading the day-to-day operations and supporting the delivery of our worldclass events.

We are looking for a professional with a positive attitude looking to grow and develop in their career at ICC Sydney, a key contributor to the large kitchen stewarding operation.

In addition, you will:

• Assisting senior supervisors to lead the Kitchen stewarding operation by instilling trust and respect within the team.
• Overseeing team member management within the Kitchen Stewarding department.
• Assisting the Senior Kitchen Logistics Supervisors with rostering.
• Delivering high standard preparation for all off our events, managing staff in several sections simultaneously.
• Lead, coordinate and deliver all arrangements related to supporting the kitchen brigade and front of house teams.
• Provide regular feedback to all team members, both formally and informally.
• Assist in the recruitment of permanent and casual Kitchen Logistics team members.
• Training, leading and inspiring the Stewarding team members.
• Leading the provision of adequate and clean operating equipment to meet the daily requirements of the kitchen and outlets.
• Maintaining our high standards of food quality and ISO 22000 food safety compliance.

Why ICC Sydney?

ICC Sydney offers more than just a job – we provide the chance to be part of something extraordinary. We create world class experiences while fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture where your ideas and skills are valued.

As part of our team, you'll help deliver unforgettable events and experiences while enjoying a range of exceptional benefits, including:

• Free and fresh daily meals.
• Heavily discounted car parking and dry cleaning.
• Additional and generous leave opportunities including paid wellbeing leave, volunteer leave and parental leave.
• Purchased leave, novated leasing and salary sacrificing options.
• Access to exclusive health insurance offers and an executive superannuation arrangement.
• Team social events; regular companywide meetings and networking, annual awards night, social clubs and committees and diversity and inclusion activations.
• Access to discounted or complimentary event tickets.
• A coffee and pastry on us, on your birthday.
• Regular professional development and learning opportunities.
• We encourage your work life balance and offer flexibility to suit you.
• As an international company, Legends Global can offer future career opportunities throughout our global network of venues.
• CBD location close to public transport and in the heart of the Darling Harbour precinct.

ICC Sydney is committed to prioritising equitable, sustainable and innovative practices for all team members and visitors. This includes people with all abilities, First Nations Peoples, people across all generations, LGBTQIA+ individuals, new Australians, parents and carers, and families of all structures. Our diverse, passionate team drives a culture of collaboration, inclusion and service excellence.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Effective management and control of the Kitchen Logistics Labour cost through weekly planning of the Kitchen Logistics roster.
• Conduct monthly chemical stocktakes, accurately recording the amount of goods on hand.
• Administrative duties, rostering, ensuring that relevant emails are responded to, approving timecards.
• Minimise risk and exposure with relation to WH&S, reporting all incidents, assigning corrective actions and training staff.
• Manage the breakage system, investigate high damages and FFE Breakages.
• Regularly attend kitchen and Front of House meetings to ensure a smooth operation.
• Conduct daily kitchen inspections, pass this to the night cleaning team and follow up the following day.
• Reviewing procedures, implanting changes if needed, training new staff on procedures and updating the training matrix.
• Operating, cleaning and general knowledge of Flight dishwashers, pot washing machines, conveyor dishwasher, under counter dishwashers.
• Provide hands‑on assistance to the Kitchen Logistics team when required.
• Supervise the collection of goods from the loading dock.
• Valid working rights in Australia.
• You must be 18 years or over.

What to expect next:

If this sounds like the right role for you, we look forward to receiving your application. At ICC Sydney, we trust your resume covers your skills, but we're also looking for like‑minded passionate, and friendly people to continue to build on our strong culture. Should your application progress, you will be invited to attend an interview.

To be eligible for employment you must have valid working rights in Australia.

Please Note; relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. This includes a National Police Background Check for successful candidates. You will also be required to show proof of identity that meets the 100-point check. Shortlisted candidates may also be required to complete an appropriate and relevant health assessment as part of the recruitment process.

Join us at ICC Sydney, where you can bring your best, whole self to a team that truly puts people first.

A NSW Government project, ICC Sydney was delivered in partnership with Darling Harbour Live, comprising Capella Capital, ASM Global, Lendlease, Hostplus, Aware Super, and Spotless FM.