WHO WE ARE
Launching into New Zealand in 2017, ELRANZ has rapidly expanded within the Airport Bar & Restaurant marketplace. Emirates Leisure Retail Australia New Zealand (ELRANZ) operates 25 venues across airports in Australia and New Zealand, bringing together a diverse portfolio of hospitality concepts and brand partnerships.
We are a subsidiary of the Dubai-based ELR/MMI Group, owners and operators of over 300 restaurants, cafés and bars across Asia, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand. We are also part of the broader high-profile Emirates Group.
THE ROLE
As Multi-Site Head Chef, you will lead culinary operations across a portfolio of hospitality venues, driving food quality, commercial performance and team development.
Working closely with the management team, you will oversee kitchen performance across multiple locations, ensuring operational excellence, strong financial outcomes and exceptional guest experiences. You will play a key role in developing kitchen leaders, maintaining high operational standards and lead high-performing teams in a dynamic, multi-venue environment.
This role is ideally suited to a commercially minded chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing culinary creativity with business performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As Multi-site Head Chef, you will:
Take ownership of profit and loss performance across all venues, working closely with Venue Managers and the Operations Manager.
Oversee kitchen operations across the portfolio, including stock control, wastage reduction, portion management, and cost optimisation.
Collaborate with Venue Managers to meet labour budget targets, using effective rostering and a strong understanding of the hospitality industry.
Analyse competitor activity and financial reports to identify profit opportunities, providing clear, GP-driven recommendations to the Operations Manager.
Lead the development of seasonal menus, ensuring accurate recipe costings, training materials (recipe/photo cards), and team onboarding.
Ensure all kitchens meet health, safety, and licensing compliance standards.
Champion a culture of training, development, and motivation, fostering growth across all kitchen teams.
Demonstrate exceptional leadership, conducting regular performance reviews and driving accountability.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:
Relevant professional culinary qualifications.
Proven experience managing a professional kitchen operation — multi-venue experience highly regarded.
Strong background in budget management, menu development, and cost control.
At least 2 years’ experience in team supervision and roster management.
Demonstrated ability to meet KPIs and labour budgets.
Expertise in stock management and monthly audits.
Food safety qualification or experience working within a Food Control Plan (FCP) environment.
A self-motivated, hands-on leadership style with the ability to inspire and guide teams.
High standards of professional pride, organisation, and attention to detail.
Solid administration and tech skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
A sound understanding of Workplace Health & Safety principles.
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
We believe great people make great places — and we’re proud to offer a range of benefits that support your growth, wellbeing, and lifestyle:
Exclusive travel perks including discounted Emirates Airline flights.
Attractive incentive program to reward your impact and performance.
Food & beverage discounts across our corporate venues in Australia and New Zealand.
Career development opportunities, with ongoing training and clear pathways for promotion.
Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (Telus Health) for mental health and wellbeing support.
Reward & Recognition Program that celebrates your contributions.
Retail discounts through our online Swag Store, featuring leading brands.
A supportive team culture and a fun, fast-paced work environment.
If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve and has a positive work culture we want to hear from you!
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 Airport Identity Card (AIC) which requires a full background and criminal history check. All roles offered will be conditional on applicants being able to successfully obtain an AIC.