Chef Manager

Compass Group Pty Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Retail discounts

Training and development

Career pathways

Team culture

Job summary

Compass Group Pty Limited is seeking a Chef Manager for a full-time role in Huntingwood. You will lead kitchen operations, manage menus, stock and budgets while mentoring staff and maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires Cert 3 in Commercial Cookery and a Food Safety Supervisor certificate, with experience in full P&L management and contract oversight. Monday–Friday hours and onsite parking are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum Cert 3 Commercial Cookery qualification.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate required.
• Proven experience leading kitchen operations and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, monitor and evaluate the food production and menu-based catering.
• Manage stock, budgets, and staff mentoring/training front and back of house.
• Build strong client relationships to achieve partnership objectives.
• Oversee finances within budget and ensure efficient multi-service operations.
• Ensure OH&S compliance and contract scope requirements.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu costing

P&L management

Stock control

OH&S compliance

Customer service

Contract management

Microsoft Office

Education

Cert 3 Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chef Manager - Full-Time

$88,392.86 Annual Base + 12% Superannuation (Total Package $99,000)

• Huntingwood location with complimentary onsite parking
• Enjoy a work-life balance with Monday to Friday corporate hours, working either 5:30am-1:00pm or 6:00am-2:00pm
• Exclusive access to discounted products and employee perks through our valued client partnership

At Eurest we've always understood the power of food to refuel and refresh, to engage, activate and motivate. We're using that power to help workers across Australia live healthier, happier and more productive lives, with a new approach to workplace catering. From what we cook to the way we communicate, the menus and moods, it's all designed to have a positive impact on people.

The Position

• Plan, supervise, monitor and evaluate the food production and menu-based catering
• Responsible for stock control, budgets, staff mentoring and training both front and back of house
• Building and leveraging positive customer and client relationships to achieve our partnership objectives
• Manage finances within a budget & maintain efficient operations across multi services
• Ensure contract compliance is met and understanding of the scope of work required (including all OH&S compliance)

The Person

• Kitchen leadership experience is essential
• Minimum Cert 3 Commercial Cookery qualification and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Experience with full P&L Management
• Menu creation and costing
• Strong people management skills & ability to deliver a high standard of customer focused service (this is also a client facing role)
• Contract management experience (highly regarded)
• Intermediate computer/Microsoft office skills

The Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Easy access to 100+ retail discounts
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to grow your skills
• Clear career pathways and the ability to explore internal roles across Compass Group
• Supportive team culture with a focus on safety, quality, and innovation