Chef - Canberra Airport

About the Role

SSP Australia are seeking a Chef to join our team at Canberra Airport on a full-time basis.

You will be supported by a great leadership team and work collaboratively with a professional Head Chef Chef and highly experienced Culinary team. As an ideal candidate, you will be an experienced and professional team player with a can-do attitude and a commitment towards achieving outstanding results.

What are skills and experience are we looking for?

• At least 3 years' experience as a Chef working in a similar role
• Certificate IV or higher in Commercial Cookery (Essential)
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (Essential)
• Someone that is passionate about training and upskilling kitchen staff
• Knowledge in WHS Compliance and strong understanding of food safety and practices
• A high standard of food preparation, presentation and service
• A passion for food and an eagerness to learn and develop culinary skills
• Excellent time management skills, strong communication skills and collaborative work mentality
• A lively personality and positive attitude

You will be joining a culture where everyone feels valued. You will work alongside the best in the business, a highly supportive leadership team and warm and friendly colleagues.

This role is available for an immediate start for the right candidate.

The Benefits

• Staff meals and great discounts on our brands
• Free staff parking available onsite
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to grow and develop within a leading global retail hospitality company
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us

SSP is a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, with c.43,000 colleagues in over 600 locations across nearly 40 countries.

We operate sit-down and quick service restaurants, cafes, lounges and food-led convenience stores, principally in airports and train stations, with a portfolio of around 550 international, national and local brands. These include our own brands (such as UrbanCrave, which brought the first "street eats" concept to airports in the US and Nippon Ramen, a noodle and dumpling concept in the APAC region) as well as franchise brands (such as M&S, Starbucks and Burger King).

Our SSP Asia Pacific journey started in Thailand over 25 years ago. Since then, we have grown to include Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia, with more than 5,500 colleagues, 150 brands and 300 stores.

Our purpose is to be the best part of the journey, and this is underpinned by our aim to bring leading brands and innovative concepts to our clients and customers around the world, with an emphasis on great value, taste, quality and service – using digital technology to boost efficiency.

Our people are at the heart of our business and our values are integral to our business, underpinning everything we do.

• We are one team … working together and sharing our best ideas to fulfil our global potential.
• We are results focused… delivering great food and service for our customers and outstanding results for our clients, shareholders and colleagues
• We all make a difference… respecting each other, acting responsibly and being accountable for the contributions that we make.
• We are bold …seizing opportunities, innovating and quickly adapting every day.
• We celebrate success… recognising and valuing everyone's achievements.

We are looking for talented and passionate individuals to join SSP to start their best part of their journey.

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How to apply: If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of an established global organisation that is experiencing exciting growth and development, please click apply

Important Note: All successful applicants will be required to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) which requires a background and criminal history check from the country of origin. All employment offers are conditional on being able to hold and maintain an ASIC.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• Kitchen: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 12/03/2025