Head Chef - Gold Coast Airport (SSP Australia)

We are excited to announce a role opening at Gold Coast Airport! We are seeking a highly skilled, talented, enthusiastic and ambitious Head Chef to join our team!

About the Role

As the Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for food service standards, kitchen operations, and overall culinary delivery within your venue. You will lead and inspire a dedicated kitchen team in a fast-paced airport environment, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with food safety and hygiene standards at all times.

You will be supported by an experienced leadership and culinary team during this exciting new venue launch.

As an ideal candidate, you will be a hands-on culinary leader with strong operational experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality food experiences in a high-volume setting.

Our venues include

- Wollumbin Bar & Restaurant
- Paradox Bar & Restaurant
- Merlo Coffee
- The Sand Bar
- Social Espresso
- Beach Shack

What are we looking for?

- 3+ years of successful industry experience in a Head Chef or senior kitchen position
- Proven ability managing COGS and labour to ensure profitability and success
- Proven experience leading a team of 10+
- Hands on and comfortable with high volumes
- Proven experience in menu development. Writing and costing menus
- Strong communication skills with a focus on staff development and harmonious relationship with FOH
- Strong Excel experience
- Must have Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
- Motivated and driven Head Chef with a big personality and who loves the hospo industry!
- Positive attitude

The Benefits

- Competitive Salary

- Daily Meal Allowance
- Great discounts on our brands
- A collaborative and supportive team culture
- Great career pathway within the business
- Opportunity to work with a leading global retail hospitality company

About Us 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 an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate against applicants for employment based on colour, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical disability, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other bases protected by local law. Subject to legitimate business requirements, all recruitment actions are based solely on the company’s legitimate business needs and an individual’s qualifications. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals to join SSP to start their best part of their journey.

To find out more, please visit: www.foodtravelexperts.com

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!

Key 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.

📌 Head Chef - Gold Coast Airport (Bilinga)
🏢 SSP Australia
📍 Bilinga