Hospitality & Tourism / Reservations
Posted 17/06/2026
Closed 01/07/2026
North Sydney, 2060, Sydney, New South Wales
Full time
Leadership role | Defence kitchen | Career growth
• Full-time Chef Supervisor role at Air HQ Glenbrook
• Lead kitchen operations in structured Defence environment
• Career development and training with Compass Group
ESS Defence provides food service and hospitality support to Defence sites across Australia. We deliver high quality meals that support the wellbeing of Australian Defence Force personnel.
We are seeking an experienced Chef Supervisor to join our team at Air HQ Glenbrook. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to chefs who enjoy leading teams, maintaining high standards and delivering consistent, quality food in a structured environment.
• Lead and support kitchen team across daily service and functions
• Oversee food production, ordering and stock control
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
• Manage menu execution, forecasting and waste control
• Support operational and service requirements
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (minimum)
• Experience in a Chef Supervisor or leadership role
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety and allergen management
• Well organised with ability to manage priorities
• Full-time leadership role in Defence environment
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive team and structured operations
• On-site parking, uniforms and meals provided
• Employee benefits and recognition programs
Apply now to join our Defence kitchen team in Glenbrook.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks including a National Police Check and Defence Baseline Clearance.
We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you need adjustments or another communication method during the process please contact 1300TALENT or car••••@compass-group.com.au.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. We also welcome applications from Veterans and Defence family members.
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