Most chefs don't leave the trade because they've fallen out of love with food. They leave because of the 14-hour doubles, the roster that lands on Sunday night, and missing every birthday and weekend that matters. Our Brisbane kitchen works differently. You'll do a morning or an afternoon shift, then go home. Your roster is published ahead of time. Your hours are permanent, not "as required". And you'll still be cooking every day – just for planes instead of a pass.
Who we are
Gate Gourmet, part of gategroup, is the world's largest independent airline caterer. We work with more than 250 airlines across 30+ countries and produce over 270 million meals a year. Our Brisbane culinary team is growing and we need qualified chefs who take pride in getting it right, every time, at volume.
What your shift looks like
- Cooking to approved recipes, specs and production schedules – where consistency across thousands of meals is the skill
- Running your own section and guiding Catering Assistants and junior team members
- Keeping a tight handle on yield, waste and spoilage
- Owning HACCP, food safety and sanitation standards in your area
- Keeping your section clean,
organised and secure for everyone on shift
You'll suit this if you have
- A trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (Cert III/IV or equivalent)
- Experience in bulk cooking, banquets, food manufacturing or high-volume production is a big plus – but if you're a strong restaurant or hotel chef, we'll teach you the rest
- Availability for 38 hours a week across a 7-day roster, including some weekends and public holidays (day shifts only)
- Good communication and a team-first attitude
- Full Australian working rights
What you get
- Security – permanent full-time, 38 hours, on a stable base salary, not casual hours that come and go
- Your evenings back – morning and afternoon shifts, no splits, rosters published in advance
- Proper entitlements – paid annual and personal leave plus super on a steady wage
- Somewhere to grow – structured training and genuine progression in a global business
- No parking fees – free on-site parking at Brisbane Airport
Ready for a change of pace? If you're a qualified chef who wants to keep cooking without giving up your life outside the kitchen, apply now.