Kitchen Manager

Lagardere Awpl; Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking – Free or subsidised airport停车

Staff Discounts – Discounts across our

Career Development – Grow with our BET

Paid Parental Leave – Up to 18 weeks

Employee Referral Program – Refer and获

Wellbeing Leave & EAP – Wellbeing Day

Dynamic Airport Environment – Fast‑pac

Job summary

LagardèreAWPL, the region's largest travel retail operator with 150+ stores across Australia and New Zealand, is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager for our LivEat airport store. Join a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment and lead back‑of‑house production, people management, and food safety guidelines.

You’ll own day‑to‑day kitchen operations, ensure recipes and portion controls, optimise waste, and partner with the Store Manager on staffing and sales targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing kitchen production in fast-paced foodservice.
• Strong understanding of recipes, portion control, and presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety systems, hygiene, and WHS compliance.
• Experience with cost control and waste management.
• Able to lead and train diverse teams.
• Excellent planning and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen production to LivEat brand standards.
• Ensure recipe compliance, portion control, and presentation.
• Organise and motivate kitchen team for high-quality service.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and WHS compliance.
• Collaborate with Store Manager on staffing and forecasts.
• Analyse sales and purchasing data to optimise production.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop kitchen staff.
• Foster a positive, high-performing team culture.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety

Cost control

Planning & organisation

Excel skills

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

Kronos

POS systems

Job description

Bring the Heat – Lead the Way

At LagardèreAWPL, we’re not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we’re the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia and New Zealand, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs. Our dynamic team of 1,500+ professionals work across 40 unique retail concepts – and now, we want YOU to join our Foodservice family.

The Role

At LivEat, we’re all about nutritious, chef‑prepared meals that support a healthy, active lifestyle. We deliver great food fast, using quality ingredients and consistent preparation — without compromising on taste.

We’re looking for an experienced, hands‑on Kitchen Manager to lead the back‑of‑house operations at our LivEat store within an airport environment. This is a full‑time role suited to someone who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑volume settings.

You will take ownership of day‑to‑day kitchen production, team leadership, food safety, and operational standards — ensuring every dish meets the highest standards of quality and consistency. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident kitchen leader who enjoys balancing people management with strong operational focus.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage daily kitchen production to deliver LivEat brand standards
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented in line with recipe cards, portion control, and specifications
• Organise and motivate the kitchen team to deliver high-quality products and smooth service
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards at all times
• Work closely with the Store Manager on staffing, sales forecasts, and SPLH targets
• Analyse sales and purchasing data to optimise production and minimise waste
• Support new product launches and collaborate with LivEat and supplier partners
• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop your kitchen team
• Foster a positive, professional, and high-performing team culture

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience managing kitchen production in a fast‑paced foodservice environment
• Strong understanding of standard recipes, portion control, and food presentation
• Solid knowledge of food safety systems, hygiene, and WHS compliance
• Experience with ordering, cost control and waste management
• Confident people leader who can train, coach, and motivate diverse teams
• Strong planning, organisation, and communication skills
• Intermediate Excel skills and confidence working with sales and purchasing data
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including early starts, weekends, and public holidays
• Valid working rights and ability to obtain an Aviation Security ID Card (ASIC)
• Experience with workforce management systems (e.g. Kronos) highly regarded

Perks & Benefits

• Parking – Free or subsidised airport parking
• Staff Discounts – Discounts across our stores plus savings on water and hot beverages
• Career Development – Grow with our Better Together development program and internal career pathways
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 18 weeks employer-funded top-up + additional leave benefits
• Employee Referral Program – Refer great people and be rewarded (plus bonus prize draws!)
• Wellbeing Leave & EAP – Paid Wellbeing Day and 24/7 TELUS Health support
• Dynamic Airport Environment – Fast‑paced, exciting, and never the same day twice

We Value Diversity & Inclusion

At LagardèreAWPL, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued. You’ll work alongside passionate people who care about quality, teamwork, and delivering exceptional experiences.