Sous Chef

dnata catering; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Daily staff meals

Uniforms

Career progression

Job summary

dnata catering leads Sydney's inflight catering operation, seeking a Sous Chef to guide a culinary team, supervise production, quality and safety to ensure flights depart on schedule.

You will manage complex meals, cost controls and menu development while upholding strict HACCP/OHS standards in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role offers competitive pay, parking, staff meals and career progression.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Chef with 2+ years in high-volume production.
• Strong HACCP, food safety and OHS knowledge.
• Experience in airline catering or service-focused environments.
• Proven leadership and teamwork ability.
• Experience in HALAL production and equipment segregation practices.
• Cost-conscious with good communication and organisation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to obtain clear National Police Check.
• Available for full-time (38 hours per week).
• 5 weeks annual leave and related benefits.

Responsibilities

• Organise and direct your area with adequate staffing.
• Order food and equipment daily to meet the production plan.
• Provide leadership and on-the-job training to staff.
• Oversee food production, packing and tray-set activities.
• Prepare complex meals to specifications.
• Monitor KPI compliance including recipe specifications.
• Control labour, food costs and shrinkage to budget.
• Contribute to menu development for customer presentations.

Skills

Leadership

HACCP knowledge

OHS knowledge

Airline catering experience

Communication

Cost awareness

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualified Chef

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.
• 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