Head Chef | FIFO 14/7 Kitchen Leader

Cater Care; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO 14/7 roster

Salary 110k+

Corporate discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations at our Melbourne site. You will drive culinary excellence, manage the kitchen team, and ensure high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment.

We value safety, quality, and strong leadership. Experience in remote or bulk catering and a trade-qualified chef are highly regarded, with compelling remuneration and a FIFO roster offering work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Trade Qualified Chef with proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Experience in remote, bulk catering, or large-scale hospitality operations is highly regarded.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and manage a diverse team.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• A strong commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and managing the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food services.
• Overseeing food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure consistent quality.
• Managing stock control, ordering, and kitchen budgets.
• Ensuring strict compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and OH&S standards.
• Fostering a positive, collaborative, and safe working environment.

Skills

Trade qualified chef

Head Chef experience

Leadership

Job description

Cater Care is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen operations at our Melbourne site. You will drive culinary excellence, manage the kitchen team, and ensure high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment.

We value safety, quality, and strong leadership. Experience in remote or bulk catering and a trade-qualified chef are highly regarded, with compelling remuneration and a FIFO roster offering work-life balance.