Hospitality Team Leader - Kangara Waters

Irt Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and salary packaging

Appreciation leave — two days off

Professional and career development

Discounted gym memberships

EAP and staff wellness program

Job summary

IRT invites applications for a permanent full-time Hospitality Team Leader at Kangara Waters Residential Care Home. You will oversee food service, laundry and cleaning operations, leading a team to deliver high-quality meals and service to residents.

Key duties include staff supervision, meal planning, safety compliance, and recruitment. The role suits a proactive leader with HACCP knowledge and strong communication skills in a care environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Hospitality or Commercial Cookery (or higher).
• Certificate IV in Leadership & Management (or willingness to obtain).
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Proven experience in a similar hospitality leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and supervise hospitality staff, including performance reviews.
• Plan, order and oversee meal preparation and light refreshments, meeting dietary requirements.
• Ensure HACCP documentation and corrective actions are maintained.
• Receive and process deliveries per the food safety plan.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Education

Certificate III in Hospitality or Commercial Cookery

Certificate IV in Leadership & Management

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Proven experience in a similar role

Job description

About IRT

Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.

We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.

IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

About the Role

IRT is committed to enhancing our leadership capabilities, offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dedicated Hospitality Team Leader to oversee the planning, ordering, preparation, and compliance of food service, laundry, and cleaning operations at our IRT Kangara Waters Residential Care Home.

This is a permanent full-time position, working Monday to Friday.

Your work will include:

• Leading, mentoring and supervising hospitality employees, including reviewing performance
• Responsibility for the planning, ordering and overseeing the preparation of all meals (complying with resident dietary requirements) and light refreshments to ensure residents enjoy a quality food experience
• Ensuring food safety documentation is complete and that all work practices meet HACCP requirements. Ensure all corrective actions are completed with specified timeframes
• Ensuring deliveries are received and processed in accordance with IRT food safety plan
• Monitoring IRT cleaning contractor team members to ensure cleaning standards are met
• Ensure the management and delivery of hospitality services meets Aged Care Quality Standards and is in line with IRT’s policies and procedures
• Participating in the recruitment, selection and orientation of team members in line with IRT’s policies and procedures

To Be Successful You Will Have

• Certificate III (or higher) in Hospitality or Commercial Cookery
• Certificate IV in Leadership & Management (or willingness to obtain)
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Proven experience in a similar role
• Sound verbal, written, presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated problem solving, negotiating and organisational skills
• Ability to plan and prioritise own work and/or work of others to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated understanding of the Aged Care Quality and Food Safety Standards

Benefits for You

• Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
• Appreciation leave - relax and take two days off on us!
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program

For questions, contact [e-mail] .

Successful applicants will complete pre-employment checks, including references, a functional assessment, and a National Criminal History Check.