Catering Manager

JBS; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

No weekend work

Discounted JBS meat products

Technical training and career growth

Job summary

JBS Townsville is seeking a Catering Manager to lead our onsite catering team, ensuring high-quality food and beverage services aligned with operational standards.

The role covers menu planning, food prep, service delivery, and compliance, with responsibility for profitability and a safe, efficient kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified in commercial cookery.
• Experience supervising operations/kitchens.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite catering team to deliver quality food and beverage services.
• Oversee menu planning, food preparation, service delivery and compliance.
• Manage budgets and ensure profitability.
• Drive customer satisfaction and maintain safe kitchen practices.

Skills

People leadership

FOH/BOH leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Beef knowledge

Education

Commercial cookery (trade)

Job description

To support the ongoing growth of the business, we are currently recruiting a passionate Catering Manager to lead our onsite Catering team. As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality food and beverage services that meet our employee expectations and align with operational standards.

This role ensures the smooth running of all catering activities, from menu planning and food preparation to service delivery and compliance. The Catering Manager plays a key part in maintaining profitability, driving customer satisfaction and fostering a safe, efficient and innovative kitchen environment.

Full-time position

Monday to Friday – no weekend work required

5am to 1.30pm (flexible for the right candidate)

About You

Trade qualified in commercial cookery

5+ years managing operations / kitchens

Strong people leadership skills

Experience with leading both front of house and back of house staff

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Background in beef

Willingness to learn about JBS products and brands

Ability to manage budgets effectively

Why Join JBS?

• Competitive salary package + no weekend work
• Heavily discounted premium JBS meat products through our onsite butcher shop
• Long-term technical training and career development opportunities with a global organisation
• Regular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrations
• Access to heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands including R.M. Williams and Ariat
• Corporate discounts with Australian Super, Bupa and Medibank Private Health Insurance
• Exclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hire, CommBank and Dell Technologies, Specsavers and Telstra
• Significant discounts on adventure experiences through Adrenaline
• Retail discounts via The Ambassador Card – Australia's premier member benefits program

Located 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queensland’s world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville Plant is JBS Australia’s most northern operation. Cattle are sourced from a wide supply area, including the Northern Territory, north and north-western Queensland and packed into the AMH brand, the most trusted name in beef. The plant employs approximately 500 team members with a processing capacity of 900 head of cattle per day.

Looking for a stable, full-time role with no weekend work, great employee benefits and opportunities to grow your career? Join the JBS Townsville team