Head Chef: Lead High-Volume Catering & Culinary Excellence

Everi Pty

Toowoomba Regional

Hybrid

AUD 100,000 - 160,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

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12 weeks paid parental leave
Training opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group in the Toowoomba region is seeking a senior catering leader to drive exceptional food experiences and customer satisfaction. You will oversee the delivery of catering services, focusing on quality menu design, food preparation and service, innovation, and industry standards.

Based in the Toowoomba region, you will lead an established team and be accountable for operational, financial and people performance.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience managing food safety, compliance, and financial performance in high-volume catering.
  • Experience leading diverse catering environments across boardrooms, cafés, functions and events.
  • Strong leadership with a focus on customer service and quality execution.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing culinary team.
  • Oversee delivery of catering services with emphasis on quality and service.
  • Design menus, drive innovation, and align with nutrition and industry standards.
  • Manage operations, budgets and client relationships across a 7-day roster.

Skills

Leadership
Food safety
Budgeting
Team management
Communication

Job description

Compass Group in the Toowoomba region is seeking a senior catering leader to drive exceptional food experiences and customer satisfaction. You will oversee the delivery of catering services, focusing on quality menu design, food preparation and service, innovation, and industry standards.

Based in the Toowoomba region, you will lead an established team and be accountable for operational, financial and people performance.

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