Executive Sous Chef - Brisbane Airport (SSP Australia)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading culinary operations across Brisbane Airport.

In this role, you will help drive the delivery of high-quality food, maintain strong operational performance, and provide hands-on leadership to kitchen teams in a fast-paced environment.

You will play a key role in ensuring food quality and consistency, supporting day-to-day kitchen operations, coaching and developing team leaders, and maintaining food safety and compliance standards.

This an exciting opportunity for a motivated culinary professional to contribute to the success of a dynamic airport hospitality operation while helping achieve commercial and operational goals.

Our Venus at Brisbane Domestic Airport 

• The Independent

• The Local

• Newstead Brewing Co

• Mica bakery

• The Common

• Seeds by Chef Bruno Loubet

• Graze Bar & Grill

• Coffee Royal

• Mi Casa Mexican Cantina

• Mezze ZaZa

• Roll’d

• Nippon Ramen

• Yo Sushi

• Motto Motto

• Upper Westside deli

• Separate Production kitchen

Our Venus due to open at Brisbane International Airport  

• KFC

• Hungary Jacks

• Noodles XO

• Sushi Jiro

• The Bridge Bar

• Merlo cafe

What We’re Looking For 

We’re seeking an experienced and motivated leader to join our team — someone who thrives in a fast‑paced hospitality environment and knows how to bring out the best in people. To succeed in this role, you’ll bring.

• 5+ years in a similar position (preferred), with proven capability in hospitality and multi‑site operations (essential).

• A track record of leading diverse teams, building trust, and fostering effective working relationships from kitchen teams through to senior leadership.

• Exceptional organisational skills, time management and attention to detail, paired with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• A commitment to delivering an outstanding experience for both internal and external customers.

• A genuine “can‑do” approach and the ability to contribute to a fun, supportive and high‑performing workplace culture.

• A passion for innovation, best practice and ongoing improvement across all areas of the operation.

You will be joining a culture where everyone feels valued. You will work alongside the best in the business, a highly supportive leadership team and warm and friendly colleagues. 

What we offer:

• Learn Your Way - Personal development plans, yearly appraisals and career progression opportunities nationally 

• Staff Free meal, Free Coffee

• Paid Parental Leave

• Reward and Recognition

• Fly Learn Grow program

• Gain amazing exposure working with an industry leader.

About Us

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 an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate against applicants for employment based on colour, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical disability, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other bases protected by local law. Subject to legitimate business requirements, all recruitment actions are based solely on the company’s legitimate business needs and an individual’s qualifications.

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

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.

How to apply

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