Acting Hospitality Team Leader

Churches of Christ in Queensland; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Discounts on health insurance

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Churches of Christ in Queensland – Urraween QLD is seeking an experienced Hospitality Team Leader to coordinate hospitality services at Fair Haven Residential Aged Care in Hervey Bay. This temporary fill-in/acting role covers catering, kitchen operations, cleaning and laundry to deliver nutritious meals and a welcoming environment.

You will lead staff and volunteers, ensure menus meet dietary needs, manage stock, and uphold food safety and aged care standards.

Qualifications

• Chef trade qualification or equivalent hospitality experience.
• Experience in catering and hospitality operations.
• Knowledge of food safety and regulatory standards.
• Leadership or team coordination experience.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full working rights (no sponsorship available).
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meal preparation and ensure menus meet residents’ dietary requirements
• Oversee kitchen, laundry and cleaning operations in line with regulatory standards
• Manage stock ordering, rotation and quality control
• Support compliance with food safety and aged care accreditation standards
• Lead and support hospitality staff and volunteers
• Maintain a high standard of service delivery for residents and staff

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Catering operations

Food safety

Communication

Full working rights

Job description

Churches of Christ in Queensland – Urraween QLD

2d ago , from Churches of Christ in Queensland

Acting Hospitality Team Leader - Fair Haven Hervey Bay, QLD

Permanent Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Hospitality Team Leader to join our team at Fair Haven Residential Aged Care Service in Hervey Bay.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to coordinate hospitality services that make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our residents. In this role, you will lead and coordinate hospitality services including catering, kitchen operations, cleaning and laundry to ensure residents receive nutritious meals and a safe, welcoming environment. This is a temporary fill-in/acting opportunity to cover an extended staff absence, with the potential for the arrangement to be extended depending on operational requirements and future workforce planning.

About the Role

As Hospitality Team Leader, you will:

• Coordinate meal preparation and ensure menus meet residents’ dietary requirements
• Oversee kitchen, laundry and cleaning operations in line with regulatory standards
• Manage stock ordering, rotation and quality control
• Support compliance with food safety and aged care accreditation standards
• Lead and support hospitality staff and volunteers
• Maintain a high standard of service delivery for residents and staff

This role is responsible for coordinating hospitality services while supporting the broader residential aged care team.

About You

You will ideally have:

• Chef trade qualification or equivalent hospitality experience
• Experience in catering and hospitality operations
• Knowledge of food safety and regulatory standards
• Leadership or team coordination experience
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Full working rights (no sponsorship available)
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence & Courage

About Us

We are one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with over140 years of care and compassion at the heart of our mission. As a faith-based organisation, we deliver holistic support across aged care, family services, community housing, retirement living, and home care throughout Queensland and Victoria.

Employee Benefits

As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Enjoy the security of working for one of Australia's largest and most trusted not-for-profit organisations
• Increase your take-home pay with up to $18,549 p.a. in tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Benefit from 5 weeks annual leave
• Access free 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Take advantage of discounts on health insurance, fitness memberships, travel, technology and everyday purchases
• Join a team where your contribution is valued and where you can build a rewarding, long-term career

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.