Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen, M-F Schedule & Growth

Cater Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Career development

Employee discounts

EAP

Monday–Friday roster

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a passionate Chef Manager to lead our Walkerville kitchen. This hands-on leadership role blends culinary expertise with people management to deliver quality food and memorable dining experiences every day.

You’ll own daily kitchen operations, develop your team, uphold high standards of food safety, presentation and hygiene, and ensure smooth service with a guest-focused approach. This is a full-time role with a Monday–Friday roster and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a busy kitchen.
• Hands-on management of daily operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operation, including scheduling, workflow and service delivery.
• Oversee menu planning, food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality and taste.
• Manage stock ordering, inventory and food costs, with focus on minimising waste.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and compliance.
• Lead by example in an open-kitchen environment and engage with customers while supporting the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Menu planning

Inventory management

Job description

Cater Care is seeking a passionate Chef Manager to lead our Walkerville kitchen. This hands-on leadership role blends culinary expertise with people management to deliver quality food and memorable dining experiences every day.

You’ll own daily kitchen operations, develop your team, uphold high standards of food safety, presentation and hygiene, and ensure smooth service with a guest-focused approach. This is a full-time role with a Monday–Friday roster and ongoing training.