Food & Beverage,Food Safety,Kitchen,Operations Management,Trade Qualified - Chef
Being an Operations Manager in Aged Care & Education offers you a real way to make a difference whilst thriving in an amazing industry. Serving these sectors requires a passion for great food and fantastic service as well as extensive travel as you visit our sites located in some of the country’s most iconic areas from Ballina to Townsville (of course accommodation is provided).
We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee the smooth running of our catering operations across multiple sites in QLD. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of service delivery, managing teams, sustaining exceptional client relationships, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations, all while driving operational efficiency and growth.
Your ability to guide and nurture the growth of the teams around you as well as influence key client relationships will serve you well in this role.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Overseeing the catering operations across multiple sites, including events and functions
Maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders
Train, develop and mentor team members
Managing budgets and resources effectively to optimise operational costs
Ensuring high levels of compliance across compliance within health & safety
Desired Skills and Experience
Your background:
A chef in a previous life, your background would include previous experience in a catering environment with a Certificate III in commercial cookery
Extremely strong people skills, friendly & approachable to both your team and clients alike
Proven track record of managing catering operations and leading diverse teams
Knowledge of IDDSI Standards and Aged Care exposure would be well regarded
Strong financial acumen exhibiting exposure to budgetary controls
Great communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to think strategically while ensuring day-to-day operational excellence
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary with great career prospects
Generous car allowance, paid parking and tolls
A suite of discounts across major companies
The chance to really make a difference
Who we are:
Cater care is a contract catering service provider that is 100% Australian owned and operated, known as a leading organisation 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.
