Bring the Heat – Lead the Way 🔥
About LivEat
Join the Team at LivEat – Fresh, Feel‑Good Food for People on the Go
At LivEat, we’re all about nutritious, chef‑prepared meals that support a healthy, active lifestyle. We deliver great food fast, using quality ingredients and consistent preparation — without compromising on taste.
We care about the wellbeing of our team, our customers, and our community. If you’re passionate about great food and positive energy, we’d love to hear from you.
At LagardèreAWPL, we’re not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we’re the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia and New Zealand, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs. Our dynamic team of 1,500+ professionals work across 40 unique retail concepts – and now, we want YOU to join our Foodservice family.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced, hands‑on Kitchen Manager to lead the back‑of‑house operations at our LivEat store within an airport environment. This is a full‑time role suited to someone who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑volume settings.
You will take ownership of day‑to‑day kitchen production, team leadership, food safety, and operational standards — ensuring every dish meets the highest standards of quality and consistency. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident kitchen leader who enjoys balancing people management with strong operational focus.
What You’ll Do
✅ Lead and manage daily kitchen production to deliver LivEat brand standards
✅ Ensure all food is prepared and presented in line with recipe cards, portion control, and specifications
✅ Organise and motivate the kitchen team to deliver high-quality products and smooth service
✅ Maintain food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards at all times
✅ Work closely with the Store Manager on staffing, sales forecasts, and SPLH targets
✅ Analyse sales and purchasing data to optimise production and minimise waste
✅ Support new product launches and collaborate with LivEat and supplier partners
✅ Recruit, onboard, train, and develop your kitchen team
✅ Foster a positive, professional, and high-performing team culture
What We’re Looking For
💼 Proven experience managing kitchen production in a fast-paced foodservice environment
🍽 Strong understanding of standard recipes, portion control, and food presentation
🧼 Solid knowledge of food safety systems, hygiene, and WHS compliance
📊 Experience with ordering, cost control and waste management
🧑🤝🧑 Confident people leader who can train, coach, and motivate diverse teams
📋 Strong planning, organisation, and communication skills
💻 Intermediate Excel skills and confidence working with sales and purchasing data
⏰ Flexibility to work a rotating roster including early starts, weekends, and public holidays
🪪 Valid working rights and ability to obtain an Aviation Security ID Card (ASIC)
➕ Experience with workforce management systems (e.g. Kronos) highly regarded
Perks & Benefits
🚗 Parking – Free or subsidised airport parking
🛍️ Staff Discounts – Discounts across our stores plus savings on water and hot beverages
🚀 Career Development – Grow with our Better Together development program and internal career pathways
👨👩👧 Paid Parental Leave – Up to 18 weeks employer-funded top-up + additional leave benefits
🎁 Employee Referral Program – Refer great people and be rewarded (plus bonus prize draws!)
💆♀️ Wellbeing Leave & EAP – Paid Wellbeing Day and 24/7 TELUS Health support
✈️ Dynamic Airport Environment – Fast-paced, exciting, and never the same day twice
We Value Diversity & Inclusion
At LagardèreAWPL, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued. You’ll work alongside passionate people who care about quality, teamwork, and delivering exceptional experiences.
📢 Ready to lead, inspire, and bring fresh food to life?
Apply now and take the next step in your kitchen leadership career with LivEat at LagardèreAWPL 🍴🔥