Job Description
Foodfolk Australia is a leading provider of airline catering services, delivering fresh, high-quality meals to customers across Australia.
We'reall about generous servings of fresh, natural produce, prepared by people who love to cook - not by machines.
We believe food is more than fuel; it's packed with emotion,culture,discoveryanddesire.
We'reexcited to be opening our brandnew,state-of-the-artfacility in Melbourne and areseekingan experienced Executive Chef to lead our new high-volume kitchen operation.
This is a unique opportunity to joinFoodfolkAustraliaatan exciting stage of our growth.
The successful applicant will helpbuild&develop; a high-performingteam andhelp shape the success of our newest facility from day one.
Our ideal team member is more than an accomplished chefyou'llbe a passionate culinary leader with extensive experience in Vietnamese,Thaiand Filipino cuisine.You'llthrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and be committed to delivering exceptional food, developing high-performingteamsand driving operational excellence.
In this role you willbe responsible for:
Leading the day-to-day operations of a high-volume commercial kitchen.
Building, leading and developing a high-performing kitchen team.
Planning and coordinating daily food production to meet customer requirements and operational deadlines.
Ensuring all meals are preparedin accordancewithrecipes,specifications,andportioncontrols.
Maintaining exceptional standards of foodquality,presentation,andconsistency.
Driving compliance with Food Safety, HACCP,GMP,and Workplace Health & Safety requirements.
Managinglabourplanning,productivity,androsteringtomaximiseoperationalefficiency.
Monitoring food costs, stocklevels,inventory,andwaste to achievebusinessobjectives.
Working closely with Operations, Production, Procurement,QualityAssurance,andMenu Development teams.




Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhancequality,efficiency,andcustomer outcomes.
Key Selection Criteria:
Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery.
At least8 - 10 years'experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef leading a fast-paced, high-volume commercial kitchen.
Extensive experience preparing and leading the production of authentic Vietnamese, Thai and Filipino cuisine within a high-volume commercial kitchen.
Demonstrated ability todevelop,executeandmaintainauthenticrecipes while ensuringconsistency,qualityandpresentation at scale.
Strong understanding of traditionalingredients,flavoursandcooking techniques across Vietnamese,Thaiand Filipino cuisines.
Excellent knowledge of HACCP, GMP, foodsafetylegislationandworkplace safety requirements.
Demonstrated experienceleading,coachinganddeveloping high-performing kitchen teams.
Strongorganisational,productionplanning,andlabourmanagementskills.
Commercial understanding of food costing, inventory management, stockcontrol,and waste reduction.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the business.
Atleast 3 - 5 years'experienceinairlinecatering, large-scale catering,foodmanufacturing,orindustrial food production.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft 365.
Experience using ERP systems such as SAGE is highly regarded.
A proactive,



hands-on leadership style with the ability to remain calm under pressure and deliver exceptional results in a fast-moving environment.
This is a full-time leadership position and requires flexibility to work across a variety of shifts, including weekends and public holidays, in line with operational requirements.
Please note, as part of our recruitment process candidates willbe requiredto undergo and successfully pass a Pre-Employment Medical (PEM).
You will be on your feet for most of the day andrequiredto lift/move heavy items (5 -20kg).
Why Choose Foodfolk?
Our people are the core of ouroperation.
We value our staff and work as a close-knit team.
We offer benefits such as:
Free onsite parking.
A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Ongoing leadership development and career progression opportunities.
The prospect to play a key role in launching and leadingFoodfolk'sMelbourne kitchen operation.
The chance to make a real impact within a growing Australian business.
Values We Live By
We'reall in this together.
We support one another and celebrate success as a team.
We bring a positive mindset to every challenge and are always looking for a better way.
Weoperatein a fast-moving industry and pride ourselves on being adaptable, solutions-focusedand reliable.
We are committed to safety,quality,and doing the right thing for our people,customers,community,andenvironment.
Ifyou'rean experienced Executive Chef looking for an opportunity to lead a new operation, shape a high-performing team and make your mark in a growing business,we'dlove to hear from you.
Foodfolk Australia is an equal opportunity employer.
We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals of allcultures,backgroundsandidentities.
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📌 Executive Chef (South Australia)
🏢 Foodfolk Australia
📍 South Australia