Catering Manager - Parkville

Cater Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri roster

Competitive salary

Prestigious setting

Career development

Uniform provided

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a Catering Manager for Trinity College, Parkville. This full-time role oversees boarding catering, college functions, and café services, delivering top-tier hospitality across all touchpoints. You will lead a large team, build strong client relations and ensure service excellence in a prestigious college environment.

The position starts January 2027 with a Monday–Friday roster, a salary circa $100,000 p.a. plus superannuation and uniform provided.

Qualifications

• Experience managing premium catering or high-end hospitality operations.
• RSA and Food Safety Supervisor certifications, and ability to obtain checks.
• Strong leadership and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a large hospitality team across multiple services.
• Set standards for presentation, service and customer care.
• Oversee catering operations, functions and café services.
• Maintain safety, hygiene and compliance across the operation.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationships

Hospitality operations

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Elevate the Dining Experience at a Prestigious College

Location: Parkville, Victoria
Salary: Circa $100,000 p.a. + Super
Roster: Monday to Friday | 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Employment Type: Full-Time

In a prestigious college environment, outstanding hospitality is about more than great food. It's about impeccable service, attention to detail and creating an experience that exceeds expectations.

gather by Cater Care is seeking an accomplished Catering Manager to lead our operation at Trinity College, Parkville. This is an exciting opportunity for a polished, customer-focused hospitality leader to oversee a diverse operation spanning boarding catering, college functions and café services, delivering the highest standards across every touchpoint.

You’ll lead and develop a large team, build strong client relationships and foster a welcoming, professional dining experience for the entire college community. With a passion for service excellence, strong operational leadership and an eye for detail, you’ll ensure every meal, function and café interaction reflects the quality and reputation of this prestigious institution.

Please note, this position is scheduled to commence in January 2027.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a large team to deliver consistently exceptional service
• Set the standard for professional presentation, attention to detail and customer care
• Build strong client relationships and respond proactively to stakeholder expectations
• Oversee daily catering operations, ensuring seamless service and high-quality delivery
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and hospitality excellence
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and compliance standards across the operation

What We’re Looking For

• Experience managing premium catering, high-end hospitality or a quality-driven food service operation
• A genuine passion for exceptional customer service and creating memorable dining experiences
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to develop teams and maintain high standards
• Confidence engaging with clients and stakeholders in a professional environment
• Strong organisation, problem-solving skills and computer literacy
• Current RSA and Food Safety Supervisor certifications, as required, and the ability to obtain a National Police Check and Working With Children Check

Why Join Cater Care?

• Monday to Friday roster - Enjoy your weekends free
• Competitive salary - Circa $100,000 p.a. plus superannuation
• Prestigious setting - Lead hospitality services within a distinguished college community
• Career development - Access ongoing training and development opportunities
• Everyday benefits - Uniform provided and discounts across 650+ retailers
• Wellbeing support - Confidential assistance through our Employee Assistance Program

About Us

Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian owned contract catering service provider, operating 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.

Next Steps

If you bring a premium hospitality mindset, strong people leadership and an unwavering commitment to service excellence, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

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