Assistant Catering Manager — Premium Campus Dining (Mon–Fri)

Cater Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Weekday lifestyle

Prestigious setting

Career development

Uniform provided

Employee discounts

EAP support

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking an Assistant Catering Manager for Trinity College in Parkville, VIC. The role oversees boarding catering, college functions and café services, leading a large team to deliver premium dining experiences.

You will manage operations alongside the Catering Manager, drive client relationships and uphold food safety standards, with a January 2027 start date in a full-time, weekday roster.

Qualifications

• Experience in premium hospitality or high-end catering operations.
• Customer-first mindset with a passion for service excellence.
• Proven leadership, able to coach and lead by example.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• RSA and Food Safety Supervisor certifications; ability to obtain Police & WWC checks.

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.

Skills

Premium hospitality

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Organisation

Computer literacy

RSA certification

Food Safety Supervisor

Police Check

Working With Children Check

Job description

Cater Care is seeking an Assistant Catering Manager for Trinity College in Parkville, VIC. The role oversees boarding catering, college functions and café services, leading a large team to deliver premium dining experiences.

You will manage operations alongside the Catering Manager, drive client relationships and uphold food safety standards, with a January 2027 start date in a full-time, weekday roster.