The opportunity
Delaware North Australia is hiring a full-time Head Chef to oversee our dynamic Communal Kitchen operation at Melbourne Airport.
Responsible for delivering exceptional food experiences across multiple venues, including Little Lygon, The Local Taphouse and our high-volume production kitchen, you'll lead a talented culinary team while driving consistency, innovation and operational excellence.
We're seeking a passionate culinary leader with experience across high-volume kitchen operations and a strong understanding of pasta and pizza preparation to help shape the food offering across our diverse portfolio of dining concepts.
This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished chef to make a significant impact within one of Australia's busiest airport environments while developing and inspiring a high-performing kitchen team.
What we offer
Free staff car parking
Discount on food & beverage purchases across our outlets
Airport ASIC pass valid for 24 months
Reward and Recognition program
Learning and career development opportunities
Being part of a global company opens doors to various possibilities across our network of Australian and international resorts, airports and stadiums
What will you do?




Drive kitchen operations to achieve financial plan, profit margins and business growth
Oversee menu planning and design, consistently producing fresh and high-quality food offerings
Ensure compliance with HACCP and Food Safety standards across all back of house operations
Manage inventory control, COGS and labour costings and profit and loss reporting
Recruit, train and develop team members to ensure culinary team success
Collaborate with venue leaders and stakeholders to ensure consistent execution, operational excellence and exceptional guest experiences
More about you
Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality environment
Certificate IV Commercial Cookery
Diploma of Hospitality, HACCP Certification & Australian Culinary Federation qualified chef, preferred
Solid expertise in menu development, including pasta and pizza preparation
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate culinary teams
Commercial acumen with experience managing labour, food costs and profitability
Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster
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📌 Head Chef, Communal Kitchen, Melbourne Airport
🏢 Vertali APAC
📍 Melbourne