Chef Manager - Walkerville

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

Location: Walkerville, Victoria

Roster: Monday to Friday, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Salary: $87,000 + Super

Lead the Kitchen. Elevate the Dining Experience.

Cater Care is looking for a passionate Chef Manager to lead our kitchen team in Walkerville. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll combine your culinary expertise with strong people and operational skills to deliver quality food and exceptional dining experiences every day.

You’ll take ownership of the daily kitchen operation, lead and develop your team, maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, food safety and hygiene, and ensure a smooth and efficient service.

What We Offer

• Hospitality Award rates plus superannuation
• Monday to Friday roster with no split shifts - enjoy evenings free and a great work-life balance
• Uniform provided, plus ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Employee discounts across 650+ retailers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation, including team scheduling, workflow and service delivery
• Oversee menu planning, food preparation and presentation, ensuring consistently high standards of quality and taste
• Manage stock ordering, inventory and food costs, with a strong focus on minimising waste
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and compliance across the kitchen
• Lead by example in an open-kitchen environment, engaging professionally with customers and supporting the wider hospitality team as required