Bring the Heat – Lead the Way

At LagardèreAWPL, we're not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we're the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia and New Zealand, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs. Our agile team of 1,500+ professionals work across 40 unique retail concepts – and now, we want YOU to join our Foodservice family.

The Role

At Liv Eat, we're all about nutritious, chef‐prepared meals that support a healthy, active lifestyle. We deliver great food fast, using quality ingredients and consistent preparation — without compromising on taste.

We're looking for an experienced, hands‐on Kitchen Supervisor to lead the back‐of‐house operations at our Liv Eat store within an airport environment. This is a full‐time role suited to someone who thrives in fast‐paced, high‐volume settings.

You will take ownership of day‐to‐day kitchen production, team leadership, food safety, and operational standards — ensuring every dish meets the highest standards of quality and consistency. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident kitchen leader who enjoys balancing people management with strong operational focus.

What You'll Do:

Lead and manage daily kitchen production to deliver Liv Eat brand standards
Ensure all food is prepared and presented in line with recipe cards, portion control, and specifications
Organise and motivate the kitchen team to deliver high-quality products and smooth service
Maintain food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards at all times
Work closely with the Store Manager on staffing, sales forecasts, and SPLH targets
Analyse sales and purchasing data to optimise production and minimise waste
Support new product launches and collaborate with Liv Eat and supplier partners
Recruit, onboard, train,



and develop your kitchen team

Foster a positive, professional, and high-performing team culture

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience managing kitchen production in a fast-paced foodservice environment
Strong understanding of standard recipes, portion control, and food presentation
Solid knowledge of food safety systems, hygiene, and WHS compliance
Experience with ordering, cost control and waste management
Confident people leader who can train, coach, and motivate diverse teams
Strong planning, organisation, and communication skills
Intermediate Excel skills and confidence working with sales and purchasing data
Flexibility to work a rotating roster including early starts, weekends, and public holidays
Valid working rights and ability to obtain an Aviation Security ID Card (ASIC)

Experience with workforce management systems (e.g. Kronos) highly regarded

Perks & Benefits

Parking – Free or subsidised airport parking
Staff Discounts – Discounts across our stores plus savings on water and hot beverages
Career Development – Grow with our Better Together development program and internal career pathways
Paid Parental Leave – Up to 18 weeks employer-funded top-up + additional leave benefits
Employee Referral Program – Refer great people and be rewarded (plus bonus prize draws!)
Wellbeing Leave & EAP – Paid Wellbeing Day and 24/7 TELUS Health support

Dynamic Airport Environment – Fast-paced, exciting, and never the same day twice

We Value Diversity & Inclusion

At LagardèreAWPL, we're committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued. You'll work alongside passionate people who care about quality, teamwork, and delivering exceptional experiences.

APPLY NOW and take the next step in your kitchen leadership career!

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