Senior Culinary Operations Manager

6 days ago


Perth Airport, Australia dnata catering Full time

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Culinary Operations Manager to join our team at dnata catering in Perth. As a key member of our leadership group, you will play a vital role in driving the success of our Catering Division.

About the Role:

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Executive Sous Chef or Head Chef to take on a new challenge and showcase their culinary expertise. You will be responsible for 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, championing safety and adherence to procedures.

The ideal candidate will have trade qualifications and experience as a Sous Chef or higher, exposure to large or bulk catering facilities in manufacturing or FMCG, strong understanding of HACCP / Food Safety / WHS and QA, strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent time and interpersonal management skills, experience in managing a large cross-functional team, and previous airline catering experience.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee department planning and execution activities to ensure budgeted production and financial targets are achieved
  • Coordinate labor, resources, materials, and equipment to ensure efficient execution of operational plans within required budget
  • Manage all aspects of food catering, including meal presentations, charter catering, menu changes, and audits
  • Motivate, mentor, and develop the Kitchen team
  • Foster a culture of continuous efficiency and productivity improvement
What We Offer:
  • A competitive salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per annum
  • 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
  • Free onsite parking, free daily hot meals, and uniforms provided
  • Career advancement opportunities, training, upskilling, and development
  • Access to our Employee Benefits Program, including a wellbeing platform, discounted private health insurance, and access to specials and discounts from over 700 retailers
About Us:

We are Australia's largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner. Specializing 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 produce over 64 million meals and service more than 250,000 flights each year.

We are part of the dnata Group, which offers ground handling, cargo, travel, and inflight catering and retail services. Our mission is to provide unparalleled customer service and support to our clients while ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in everything we do.



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