Sous Chef

Sous Chef – Flight Catering 
📍 Perth Airport
81 000-104 000 (pro rata)

Chandler Macleod are seeking a highly driven, hands-on Sous Chef with experience in a fast-paced production environment to join our high-performance Flight Catering team based at Perth Airport. What does a typical day look like?
As Sous Chef, you will be responsible for planning and directing food preparation within our busy production kitchen. You will lead and support kitchen staff while ensuring operational efficiency and consistent delivery of high-quality culinary products.
This role suits someone with experience in large-scale, high-end, multi-function catering environments, who thrives in fast-paced operations and values precision, consistency, and teamwork. Key Responsibilities

• Ensure your section is organised, staffed, and running efficiently
• Order food and equipment in line with daily production requirements
• Provide hands-on leadership, training, and development to junior team members
• Execute and supervise food production, packing, and tray-set operations
• Prepare and oversee the production of complex meals to exact specifications
• Monitor and maintain KPI compliance, including strict adherence to recipes
• Control labour costs, food costs, and wastage in line with budget targets
• Contribute to menu development and product innovation as required

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in a Sous Chef or similar leadership role
• Trade qualification as a Chef
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a high-volume food production environment 
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, QSAI, Food Safety, and OHS standards
• Experience in airline catering or large-scale service environments (highly regarded)
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams
• Experience working in a Halal environment, including knowledge of segregation practices
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to manage costs effectively
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and computer systems
• Ability to obtain a National Police Check
• Availability to work full-time (38 hours per week)

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a close knit & dedicated team that is committed to safety.
• Competitive pay rates and penalties.
• Free parking, daily staff meals and uniforms.
• Career development and progression, coupled with national relocation opportunities.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Access to our tailored Employee Novated Car Lease program.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.