Melbourne- Chef

2 days ago

Melbourne VIC, Australia Compass Group Australia Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Chefs - Casual Pool

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  • Join a world-class team and showcase your skills working as part of our casual team at Melbourne Airport Lounges
  • True flexibility – build a roster that suits your lifestyle
  • Gain premium hospitality experience in an exclusive, fast-paced environment

At Compass Group, we believe in serving a better future by enriching people, communities, and our planet through food and support services. Our focus is on people – their wellbeing and the positive impact we create in the communities we serve.

We are currently seeking passionate and qualified Chefs to join our Melbourne Airport Lounges Casual Pool team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-profile environment while enjoying the flexibility to choose your shifts.

The Position:

  • Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals for the premium airport lounges.
  • Ensure strict compliance with food safety, allergen awareness, and dietary requirements
  • Maintain a high standard of kitchen cleanliness and organisation
  • Work closely with Head Chefs, Chef Managers, and Lounge Managers to exceed guest expectations
  • Adhere to OH&S requirements and actively contribute to waste minimisation

The Person:

  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (minimum requirement)
  • Minimum two years' experience as a Chef de Partie or higher within a corporate dining, fine dining, or five-star hotel setting
  • Exceptional communication skills and a passion for premium hospitality
  • High energy, professional presentation, and the ability to thrive under pressure
  • Willingness to obtain an ASIC (Aviation Security Identification Card) – cost covered by Compass Group
  • Ability to obtain a National Police Check

The Benefits:

  • Exclusive experience working in premium airport lounges
  • Flexibility at its best – choose shifts that suit your lifestyle
  • Career growth opportunities within one of the world's largest contract catering organisations
  • Comprehensive training and support to set you up for success

If you are a skilled and motivated Chef who thrives in a premium hospitality environment, join Compass Group today and elevate your career at Brisbane Airport Lounges.

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or -

Our people's unique backgrounds, experiences, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, and where everyone feels empowered and valued. Building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity and people with disability. We welcome and encourage applications from Veterans, ex-Defence and Defence family members.

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