Bring Your Premium Hospitality Experience to Trinity College
Location: Parkville, VIC Salary: Circa $90,000 p.a. + Super Roster: Monday to Friday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Employment Type: Full-Time
Exceptional hospitality is in the details, from personalised service and genuine connections to making every guest feel valued.
gather by Cater Care is seeking a hands-on, customer-focused Assistant Catering Manager to join our team at the prestigious Trinity College, part of the University of Melbourne community.
Working alongside the Catering Manager, you’ll help oversee boarding catering, college functions and café services, lead and develop a large team, and build strong client relationships. You’ll play a key role in delivering seamless service and exceptional dining experiences across this diverse operation.
Please note, this position is scheduled to commence in January 2027.
Job Description
Your Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach and motivate a large team to deliver consistently exceptional service
Set high standards for customer experience, presentation and professionalism
Build trusted relationships with clients and engage positively with the college community
Support smooth daily operations, managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and elevate the overall dining experience
Maintain food safety, compliance and operational standards while confidently managing administrative systems
Desired Skills and Experience
Your Skills and Expertise
Experience in a premium hotel, high-end catering venue or quality hospitality operation
A strong customer-first mindset and a genuine passion for service excellence
Proven team leadership skills and the ability to lead by example
Exceptional communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Strong organisation, problem-solving abilities and computer literacy
Current RSA and Food Safety Supervisor certifications, plus the ability to obtain a National Police Check and Working With Children Check
Why Join Cater Care?
Competitive salary - Circa $90,000 p.a. plus superannuation
Weekday lifestyle - Monday to Friday roster, with weekends free
Prestigious setting - Be part of the hospitality experience at Trinity College
Career development - Access ongoing training and opportunities to grow
Everyday benefits - Uniform provided, employee discounts across 650+ retailers and confidential EAP support
About Us
Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian owned contract catering service provider, operating across multiple sectors (Aged care, Education, Retirement, Retail and Remote services).
Through our values of Care, Pride and Community, we pride ourselves on diversity, work/life balance, providing excellent career opportunities to our employees. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.
Next Steps
If you bring a premium hospitality mindset, strong people leadership and a commitment to exceptional customer service, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help deliver a dining experience worthy of a distinguished college community.
