WHO WE ARE

Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR) ANZ operates more than 30 bars, cafés and restaurants across seven airports in Australia and New Zealand. We partner with well-known brands including Heineken (Sydney), AFL Kitchen & Bar (Melbourne) and Little Creatures (Perth), delivering exceptional food and beverage experiences to travellers and setting the benchmark globally in premium airport dining.

As part of the Dubai-based ELR/MMI Group and the wider Emirates Group, we operate more than 300 restaurants, cafés, and bars across Asia, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand.

THIS ROLE/LOCATION

An exciting opportunity to come on board to showcase your culinary skills. We are looking for a Casual Commis Chef with the potential to transition to a full-time position. We would love to hear from you if you’re keen to learn and grow in your career to become a leader in the kitchen!
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Casual position available with the opportunity to progress to permanent work

Training and working across multiple sites

7-day operation rotating roster, 25–38 hours per week

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible with assisting Senior Chefs with preparation of food prior to service

Ensure individual section is ready to meet daily functions and special requirements

Ensure the effective and efficient preparation of all food items and making of orders

Be actively involved in daily service cooking and serving menu items in line with company standards

Inform the Head/Sous Chef of any shortfalls in stock or orders needed for the next day

Ensure adequate stock is on hand, and daily prep is completed to make the full menu offering available while avoiding waste

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Understand and practice Food Safety at all times, as defined by the company Food Control Plan

Understand the maintenance of equipment, accurate recordkeeping and stock labelling, stock rotation, and safe storage

Completion of appropriate culinary certification – Experience as Commis Chef or above

OUR VALUES

Teamwork – We encourage & support our teammates and we reward hard work and celebrate achievements together with our Teams & Partners
Service – We deliver exceptional guest experiences and we strive for excellence every time
Integrity – We act honestly and ethically to build and protect our reputation and we respect differences and have no favoritism
Quality – We aim to be the best and take pride in all that we do and we make it our priority to have a safe and attractive environment for our customers & teammates
Results– We acknowledge our achievements, and learn from less favourable outcomes and success is working together to bring us growth and new opportunities

WHAT WE OFFER

Travel discount opportunities with Emirates Airline flights

Food and beverage discounts via our corporate venues, inclusive across Australia and New Zealand

Opportunity for career growth and development in addition to ongoing daily training

Free access to our Employee Health and Wellbeing Assistance Program (TELUS Health)

Reward and Recognition Program

Shopping Discounts with leading retailers on our online platform (Swag Store)

Great team culture and fun work environment

Apply now!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which values diversity and inclusion. We embrace applicants from all culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities and the LGBTQI+ community. We draw pride and strength from our diversity and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

Please note:

It is a requirement for all successful applicants to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) which requires a full background and criminal history check. All roles offered will be conditional on applicants being able to successfully obtain an ASIC.