Dnata Perth Airport, Western Australia, AustraliaJoin or sign in to find your next jobJoin to apply for the Executive Sous Chef Perth role at dnataAre you an experienced Executive Sous Chef or Head Chef looking to showcase your creative culinary skills? Are you ready to let your food fly high?We currently have an exciting opportunity that has become available for an experienced and qualified Executive Sous Chef to lead our successful Flight Catering team at Perth Airport on a full-time basis.What does a typical day look like?You will be assisting the Executive Chef with the overall delivery of the Catering division's objectives by providing operational direction, support, and guidance to a team of Chefs and Catering Attendants. Responsibilities include but are not limited to overseeing daily and weekly planning of food preparation, shift allocation and rostering, ordering and purchasing of produce through our systems, attending business strategy and operational meetings with and in lieu of the Executive Chef, and championing safety and adherence to procedures.In a Nutshell, Your Main Responsibilities AreBe responsible for maintaining and delivering world-class airline food quality standards across all classesOversee department planning and execution activities to ensure budgeted production and financial targets are achievedCoordinate labour, resources, materials, and equipment to ensure efficient execution of operational plans within required budgetManage all aspects of food catering, including meal presentations, charter catering, menu changes, and auditsFocus on continuous efficiency and productivity improvementMotivate, mentor, and develop the Kitchen teamAdhere to company HACCP and WHS policiesWaste management and minimizing cost controlsKeep all Kitchen staff up to date with required trainingCollaborate with the wider business to align production operations with overall strategyWhat do you need to be successful in securing this role?Trade qualified with experience min to Sous Chef Level or higherExposure to large or bulk catering facilities in manufacturing or FMCGStrong understanding of HACCP / Food Safety / WHS and QAStrong verbal and written communication skillsExcellent time and interpersonal management skillsExperience in managing a large cross-functional teamPrevious Airline Catering experience is highly desired but not essentialWhat’s in it for you?Attractive salary and benefits5 weeks paid Annual Leave per yearFree onsite parking, free daily hot meals, and uniforms providedCareer advancement opportunities, training, upskilling, and developmentGrow your culinary career with a hand in strategy and planning managementBe part of a business that is committed to giving back to our people and the community, through environmental, community, and wellbeing initiativesBe part of a close-knit, dedicated team with one-on-one mentoringAccess to our Employee Benefits Program including a wellbeing platform, discounted private health insurance, and access to specials and discounts from over 700 retailersAbout UsWe are Australia’s largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner. Specialising in inflight catering and retail, food manufacturing, and airport lounge management, our group of diverse brands enables us to deliver extensive service capabilities.Chosen by many of the world’s top airlines, we operate 16 facilities across 10 cities and employ over 4,000 people who help us to produce over 64 million meals and service more than 250,000 flights each year.Parent company dnata – part of the Emirates Group – is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and inflight catering and retail services, dnata ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently.Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you! Click the link below and upload your resume to start on the journey of joining the dnata catering family as an Executive Sous Chef.Apply here
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