Love café culture? Time to lead it! ☕️

At LagardèreAWPL, we’re not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we’re the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia, New Zealand, and Noumea, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs. Our dynamic team of 2,000+ professionals work across 40 unique retail concepts – and now, we want YOU to join our team!

Our Bound store offers a range of best in class book offer to browse before boarding your flight. With a wide range of genres including the Top 50 fiction, children’s, business, lifestyle; and special interest titles, you can browse in the comfort in our seating area. Looking for a special gift? We have a wide range to choose from including local craft spirits, chocolates, and gourmet food from southeast Queensland and beyond

The Role:

We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic Full-Time Team Leader to join our food & beverage team at Brisbane Airport. If you love being hands-on, thrive in a busy café environment, and want to lead a great team – this is the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do:
✅ Be a go-to leader – support your team to deliver excellent service
✅ Bring energy to every shift and create a great team vibe
✅ Ensure food & beverage standards are on point – quality, speed, and presentation
✅ Support stock management, hygiene, and compliance processes
✅ Train, coach, and motivate team members
✅ Maintain a positive, people-first culture

What We’re Looking For:
☕ Previous experience in hospitality, food retail, or cafes
🍽️ Understanding of food safety, hygiene and compliance practices
👔 Well-groomed & professionally presented 
💬 Strong communication and people skills
⏰ Early riser– availability to work a mixture of shifts predominately from 4:00am starts – including weekends & holidays
🪪 Valid working rights & ability to obtain an Aviation Security ID Card
✅ Valid RSA Certificate

Perks & Benefits:

🚗 Parking – No one likes paying for it! We offer free/subsidised airport parking for our employees
🛍️ Staff Discounts – You'll get exclusive discounts on products in our stores + extra savings on water and hot beverages
🚀 Career Development – Our Better Together development program offers opportunities to upskill, take on new challenges, and grow your career within our vibrant network
👨‍👩‍👧 Paid Parental Leave – We proudly support growing families with up to 18 weeks of employer-funded top-up paid parental leave scheme + additional personal leave entitlements
🎁 Employee Referral Program – Refer your awesome network to our team and if they’re hired, you’ll receive a reward + you’ll go into the running to win an end-of-year bonus
💆‍♀️ Wellbeing Leave & Employee Assistance Program – From day one our permanent employees receive a paid Wellbeing Leave day, and everyone has access to TELUS Health – a 24/7 service offering compassionate, confidential support whenever you need it
✈️ Work in a Dynamic Airport Environment – Where no two days are the same!

We Value Diversity & Inclusion

At LagardèreAWPL, we value diversity, inclusivity, and a collaborative work environment, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team of people who share your passion for creativity and excellence. 

Join us at LagardèreAWPL and be part of a global company that celebrates creativity, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable practices.

📢Ready to take the lead in a buzzing café environment? APPLY NOW and bring your flavour to LagardèreAWPL!