Sous Chef

dnata catering; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Daily staff meals

Uniforms

5 weeks annual leave

Discounts at retailers

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

dnata catering Sydney is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to lead and support a culinary team in a fast-paced inflight catering environment. You will oversee production, quality, safety and KPI performance to ensure flights depart on schedule.

Join a high-volume operation with strong HACCP and OHS focus, and contribute to menu development while managing costs and labour. This full-time role offers career progression and relocation opportunities within dnata.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing food production, quality, safety and operational performance for flights.
• Lead and support a team of culinary professionals in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Monitor KPI compliance and ensure recipe specifications are followed.
• Oversee labour, food costs and shrinkage to budget.
• Order required food and equipment daily to satisfy production plans.
• Develop and update menus or products for customer presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

HACCP

Food safety

OHS

Communication

Cost consciousness

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows

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