Job Brief

Join the Team at Melbourne Airport’s Newest Food & Beverage Venues!

Melbourne Airport is gearing up for an exciting new chapter, with a range of fresh, locally inspired venues set to open soon. We’re on the lookout for passionate Baristas to join us during this dynamic growth phase.

This is a great opportunity for vibrant, customer-focused individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy being part of a supportive, energetic team. As a key member of our Melbourne Airport crew, you’ll help deliver memorable dining experiences and bring SSP’s mission to life - making food and drink the best part of the journey.

What skills and experience are we looking for?

Previous barista, cafe allrounder skills highly regarded

Flexibility around the roster

Experience in fast paced venues

A passion for customer service

Excellent time management skills, strong communication skills and a collaborative work mentality

A lively personality and positive attitude

Excellent communication and time management

The Benefits

Staff meal allowance and great discounts on our brands

Discounted staff parking available onsite

Ongoing training and development opportunities

A collaborative and supportive team culture

Opportunity to grow and develop within a leading global retail hospitality company

Employee Assistance Program

This role is available for an immediate start for the right candidate.

About Us

SSP is a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, with c.43,000 colleagues in over 600 locations across nearly 40 countries.

We operate sit-down and quick service restaurants, cafes, lounges and food-led convenience stores, principally in airports and train stations, with a portfolio of around 550 international, national and local brands. These include our own brands (such as UrbanCrave, which brought the first “street eats” concept to airports in the US and Nippon Ramen, a noodle and dumpling concept in the APAC region) as well as franchise brands (such as M&S, Starbucks and Burger King).

Our SSP Asia Pacific journey started in Thailand over 25 years ago. Since then, we have grown to include Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia, with more than 5,500 colleagues, 150 brands and 300 stores.

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 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 organization that is experiencing exciting growth and development, please click apply!

Important 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.