Sous Chef

Dnata; Bayside; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Five weeks annual leave

Free parking

Daily staff meals

Uniforms provided

Relocation opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

dnata catering & retail in Sydney is hiring a Sous Chef to lead and mentor a team in a fast-paced, high-volume inflight catering environment. You will oversee food production, quality, safety and KPI compliance to ensure on-time departures.

You should be trade-qualified with 2+ years in high-volume production, strong HACCP knowledge, airline catering experience, and cost-conscious leadership. Full-time role with 38 hours per week and competitive benefits.

Formación

• Trade-qualified chef with strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety.
• Experience in high-volume food production and airline catering.
• Ability to lead, train and develop junior staff.
• Cost-conscious with good communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Organise, staff and direct your area to operate efficiently.
• Order daily food and equipment to satisfy the production plan.
• Provide decisive leadership and on-the-job training to lower level staff.
• Execute and supervise food production, packing & tray-set activities.
• Prepare complex meals or dishes to specifications provided.
• Monitor KPI compliance and recipe specifications across the business.
• Control labour, food costs and shrinkage to budget.
• Participate in development of food products and menus for customer presentations.

Conocimientos

Leadership

HACCP & Food Safety

Airline catering experience

Cost consciousness

Communication

Organisational skills

Police check ability

Full-time availability

Educación

Trade qualification in Culinary Arts

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Start your journey with dnata catering & retail, where the sky is the limit!

About Us

Part of the Emirates Group, dnata catering & retail is Australia’s leading inflight catering and retail partner. We support many of the world’s most recognised airlines, delivering award‑winning meals and exceptional service that create memorable inflight dining experiences for thousands of travelers each day.

About the role

Join our Sydney team as a Sous Chef and play a key role in delivering exceptional inflight dining experiences for some of the world’s leading airlines. Working in a fast-paced, high-volume catering environment, you will lead and support a team of culinary professionals, overseeing food production, quality, safety and operational performance to ensure every flight departs fully prepared and on schedule.

Responsibilities include

• Ensuring your area is properly organized, staffed and directed.
• Ordering required food and equipment daily to satisfy the production plan.
• Providing decisive leadership and on the job training to lower level staff members.
• Executing and supervising food production, packing & tray-set activities.
• Preparing complex meals or dishes, to specifications provided.
• Monitoring and ensuring KPI compliance across the business, including recipe specifications.
• Monitoring and controlling labour, food costs and shrinkage to budget.
• Participating in the development of food products and menus as needed for customer menu presentations.

About You

• Trade qualified Chef with 2+ years’ experience in high-volume food production.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and OHS requirements.
• Experience in airline catering or other service-focused environments.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Experience in HALAL food production and equipment segregation practices.
• Financially and cost conscious with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows applications.
• Able to obtain a clear National Police Check.
• Available to work full-time (38 hours per week) in a permanent role.

Benefits

• Be part of a close knit & dedicated team that is committed to safety.
• Competitive pay rates and penalties.
• Free parking, daily staff meals and uniforms.
• Career development and progression, coupled with national relocation opportunities.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.

At dnata, we value an inclusive and respectful workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

The Recruitment process

includes interviews, health checks, reference and criminal history checks, and verification of working rights. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information on careers at dnata catering & retail please visit

www.dnatacateringcareers.com.au