Chef Manager - Walkerville

Cater Care; Walkerville; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri roster

Uniform provided

Career development

Employee discounts

EAP

Job summary

Cater Care in Walkerville, Victoria is seeking a passionate Chef Manager to lead our kitchen team. This hands-on leadership role blends culinary expertise with people and operations skills to deliver quality food and exceptional dining experiences daily.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day kitchen operations, menu planning, stock control and food safety while maintaining high standards and a positive, open kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading small kitchen teams and managing daily workflows.
• Trade qualification with Food Safety Supervisor Certification.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operation, including scheduling and service delivery.
• Oversee menu planning, food preparation and presentation to high standards.
• Manage stock ordering, inventory and food costs with waste minimisation.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and compliance.
• Lead in an open-kitchen environment and support the hospitality team.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Open Kitchen Experience

Food Quality Standards

Education

Trade Qualification

Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Lead the Kitchen. Elevate the Dining Experience.

Location: Walkerville, Victoria
Salary: $86,000 p.a. + Super
Roster: Monday to Friday | 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

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.

What We Offer

• 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

About You

• Experienced Chef Manager, or Senior Cook holding relevant Trade Qualification and Food Safety Supervisor Certification
• Demonstrated capability in leading small teams, managing daily kitchen workflows, and maintaining operational efficiency
• Well-organised multi-tasker with strong verbal communication skills and basic proficiency in Google Workspace
• Dedicated to maintaining superior food quality, presentation, and workplace safety standards at all times
• Positive, approachable, and flexible professional who thrives in an open kitchen and readily assists across overall business operations

Please Note

Successful applicants must have a current-year flu vaccination and be willing to undergo a National Criminal History Check and complete a Working with Children Check.

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.

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