Sous Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Daily staff meals

Uniforms

Discounts at retailers

Discounted health insurance and well‑n

Job summary

dnata catering and retail in Sydney Domestic Airport is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a high-volume inflight catering team, overseeing food production, quality, safety and operational performance to ensure every flight departs fully prepared and on schedule.

The role combines strong leadership, HACCP compliance and menu development in a fast-paced environment, with career growth opportunities and supportive staff perks.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Chef with 2+ years in high-volume food production.
• Strong HACCP, food safety and OHS knowledge.
• Experience in airline catering or service-focused environments.
• Proven leadership and team collaboration abilities.
• Experience in HALAL production and segregation practices.
• Cost-conscious with strong financial awareness.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Windows.
• Able to obtain a clear National Police Check.
• Available for full-time, 38 hours per week, permanent role.
• Be part of a close-knit team committed to safety.
• Competitive pay rates, free parking, daily staff meals and uniforms.
• Career development and national relocation opportunities.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers and wellbeing resources.

Responsibilities

• Organise, staff and direct the area.
• Order food and equipment daily to meet production plan.
• Provide decisive leadership and on-the-job training to staff.
• Execute and supervise food production, packing and tray-set activities.
• Prepare complex meals to specifications provided.
• Monitor KPI compliance and recipe specifications.
• Control labour, food costs and shrinkage to budget.
• Develop food products and menus for customer presentations.

Skills

Trade qualified chef

HACCP and food safety

OHS requirements

Airline catering experience

Leadership

HALAL production

Cost consciousness

Microsoft Office

National Police Check

Full-time availability

Team collaboration

Safety focus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

dnata catering and retail – Sydney Domestic Airport NSW

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 awardwinning 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