Chef Manager - Education/University

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Chef Manager – High-Profile College Residence (North Adelaide)

• Enjoy a chef role with work life balance and a long summer holiday.
• Pursue a career in Management.
• Join a 100% Australian Owned & Operated company
• Competitive Salary Package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chef Manager to join one of the fastest-growing catering companies in Australia. This is your chance to build a genuine career in the hospitality industry with a supportive, family-friendly workplace that offers training, career development, and the stability of a growing national organisation.

The Role:

We are seeking a hands-on Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at a prestigious college residence in North Adelaide. This dynamic role involves overseeing the daily food service for 240+ university students, managing a dedicated team, and delivering high-quality, innovative meals while ensuring excellence in service.

This role is diverse, fast-paced, and rewarding. It is ideal for a hospitality professional with a strong background in hands-on cooking and management, particularly in the education sector.

Roster options: NOTE: Additional hours will occasionally be required for functions.

Monday to Friday: 08:00–16:30 (hours may vary)

or

Six Days a Week, including Sunday: 10:00–18:30 (with time in lieu accrued for income over the summer break)

This role will commence at the beginning of February.

What This Role Involves:

• Deliver an outstanding culinary experience for students through innovative, high-quality meals.
• Supervise, lead, and manage the catering team, including rostering.
• Liaise with clients for function planning and costings.
• Design and implement menus that cater to a range of dietary and cultural needs, ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Oversee food service operations, maintaining exceptional quality and consistency.
• Manage budgets, including labour and food costs, stock control, and financial reporting.
• Ensure strict adherence to Food Safety, HACCP, and WHS principles, including timely and accurate completion of all documentation.
• Proven track record in managing large, multifaceted catering operations.
• Trade-qualified Chef with exceptional culinary skills.
• Food Safety Supervisor certification.
• Passion for creating great food and delivering outstanding customer service.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with various stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Food Safety standards and procedures.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• A commitment to personal hygiene, presentation, and professionalism.

Why Join us?

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Family-friendly hours and flexibility.
• Opportunities for career growth in a national organization.
• Work in a high-profile environment with a supportive and collaborative team.

If you are passionate about food, service, and leadership, this is your opportunity to take your career to the next level.

To Apply:

Please click “Apply for this job”. If your work history aligns with the key selection criteria for the role, one of our recruitment coordinators will be in touch. Please, no agencies.

Please Note:

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Police Clearance, Working with Children check before commencing.

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Cater Care is a catering and facilities services provider which is 100% Australian owned and operated. At Cater Care, we create a home away from home for thousands of people from all walks of life. In a home it’s the little things that count, and they’re the things we take care of. Since establishment in 1999, Cater Care has enjoyed substantial growth based on its growing reputation to become a recognised and highly respected service provider throughout Australia.

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