Head Chef

Everi Pty; Canberra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Training & career development

Salary packaging options

Employee discounts

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Job summary

Compass Group is seeking a seasoned culinary leader based in the Toowoomba region to drive a high-performing team and deliver excellent catering experiences. You will oversee menu design, food preparation, service quality and customer satisfaction across multiple outlets and events.

You will manage operations, finances and people performance, while mentoring staff and upholding food safety standards. A hands-on leader who can build relationships with clients and adapt to a dynamic environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food safety and compliance within high-volume catering or hospitality.
• Experience managing labour costs and financial performance in catering operations.
• Strong leadership of diverse catering environments and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing culinary team to drive exceptional food experiences.
• Oversee delivery of catering services, focusing on quality menu design and service.
• Manage operational, financial and people performance of the business.
• Foster strong client relationships and drive customer satisfaction.
• Provide hands-on management and training; ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Food safety

Budget management

Team leadership

Catering operations

High-volume hospitality

Client relations

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Description

• Based in the Toowoomba region, you will lead a high-performing culinary team, driving exceptional food experiences, operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• You will oversee the delivery of catering services, focusing on quality menu design, food preparation and service, innovation, emerging food trends, industry standards, nutrition, customer service and customer satisfaction.
• Leading an established and dedicated team, you will be accountable for the operational, financial and people performance of the business.
• Your hands-on approach to managing the operation will ensure your success, as will your willingness to go the extra mile to deliver outstanding results.
• Working closely with a variety of clients and customers, your excellent communication and relationship management skills will be key to delivering operational excellence.
• You will receive full administrative support and training in our management systems and enjoy the career opportunities that come with success in this role.

About the Candidate

• Proven experience managing food safety, compliance, labour costs and financial performance within a high-volume catering or hospitality environment.
• Strong multi-outlet experience within high-volume catering operations, with a proven ability to lead diverse catering environments and deliver exceptional service across boardrooms, cafés, functions, fine dining experiences and sporting events.
• A passionate culinary leader who combines creativity, commercial acumen and a commitment to delivering exceptional food experiences.
• A natural leader with a unique approach to catering, bringing flair, warmth and outstanding cuisine in a friendly, casual setting.
• The ability to bring fresh ideas and demonstrate expertise in creating culinary benchmarks through modern flavours, presentation and the use of local produce.
• A demonstrated ability to lead, develop and inspire teams through effective leadership, training and safety compliance.
• An energetic, progressive and creative professional who remains pragmatic and focused in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, key clients and customers, supported by strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work across a 7-day roster, as required by operational needs.

Work Environment

Today and tomorrow, at Compass Group, we serve a better future by enriching people, communities and our planet. We do this because we believe that everyone should be seen and nourished as a whole person. We focus on the individual, their needs and, more broadly, creating positive impacts within the community.

• Attractive remuneration and benefits package
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Join a well-established and respected company
• Multiple salary packaging options to help your income go further.
• Access to more than 100 retail discounts.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities.

We can offer sponsorship to the right candidate. Let us know if you'd be open to relocating for this role.