Production Chefs & Sous Chefs

Sous Chefs & Production Chefs – Airline Catering

Pay Rate:  Base Rate + Penalty Rates - $81.35 p/h for Sous Chef on Sunday, Public Holiday and Double Time or $73.42 p/h for Production Chef on Sunday, Public Holiday and Double Time
Location:  Perth, WA
Employment Type:  Full-Time, Rotating Roster (7-Day Availability Required)
Industry:  Airline Catering / Large-Scale Food Production


Chandler Macleod is seeking highly skilled and motivated Sous Chefs and Production Chefs to join our client, a leading name in airline catering production. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, high-volume culinary environment where precision, quality, and teamwork are essential to delivering world-class inflight meals.

Requirements – Sous Chef

• Full Australian work rights
• Culinary experience, including 2–3 years in a Sous Chef or supervisory role
• Previous experience in airline catering, institutional cooking, or high-volume food production is highly desirable
• Relevant culinary degree or professional qualifications in Australia
• Strong understanding of international cuisines and special dietary needs
• Proven leadership and organizational abilities, with a focus on quality and efficiency
• Must be able to work a rotating roster, including days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and public holidays, in line with flight schedules

Requirements – Production Chef

• Full Australian work rights
• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Cert III or IV in Commercial Cookery /Trade Qualified in Australia
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven kitchen environment
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and communication skills
• Must be able to work a rotating roster, including days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays, in line with flight schedules

Why Join Us?

• Good base pay rates + overtime rates + weekend rates
• Work with a respected leader in airline catering production
• Be part of a professional and collaborative kitchen environment
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

If you’re passionate about food, thrive under pressure, and have the leadership skills to oversee high-volume production, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join a team where excellence takes flight.