State Manager - QLD

Cater Care; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relish Discounts across 650 retails

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Autonomy to lead portfolio across QA

Career stability with national firm

Job summary

Cater Care Group is seeking a State Manager – Operations to lead our Queensland portfolio across aged care, retirement living and education. You will champion culinary quality, mentor site managers and kitchen teams, and ensure each resident experiences dignity and nourishment daily.

You will spend significant time on-site, travel regionally and build strong client partnerships while upholding safety, budget, and quality standards across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership across multiple sites in catering/aged care
• Strong budget management and cost control experience
• Proven track record mentoring site managers and kitchen teams
• Knowledge of food safety standards and Aged Care guidelines

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day catering operations across Queensland sites (aged care, education, retirement living).
• Coach and mentor site managers, chefs and kitchen teams to uphold quality and culture.
• Spend time on-site to stay connected with residents, clients and teams.
• Manage budgets, food costs and resources to achieve commercial and quality outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, Aged Care standards and WHS requirements.

Skills

Senior multi-site leadership

Budget oversight

Food safety compliance

People mentoring

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Job Category: Administration,Aged Care/Retirement,Corporate,Customer Service,Education,Indigenous Participation,Leadership Role,Manager,Operations Management,School Dining & Catering,Trade Qualified - Chef

Lead with Purpose and Shape Exceptional Care Across Queensland

Position: State Manager – Operations

Job Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Queensland (Operations Base)

Being a State Manager for Cater Care offers you a real way to make a difference whilst thriving in an industry that truly matters. Leading our Aged Care, Retirement Living and Education portfolio across Queensland, you’ll champion culinary quality, mentor dedicated teams, and ensure every resident experiences dignity and nourishment every single day. This is an opportunity to lead with genuine visibility, build trusted client partnerships, and foster a culture of pride, care and community across our Queensland sites. With travel, purpose, and meaningful human connection built into every week, this is leadership with heart.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support day-to-day catering operations across a broad portfolio of Queensland's Aged Care, Retirement Living and Education sites.
• Coach, mentor, and inspire site managers, chefs, and kitchen teams, championing a positive and supportive workplace culture.
• Spend regular time on-site, maintaining active visibility, listening to residents, and building strong, transparent client partnerships.
• Manage operational budgets, food costs, and resources effectively to drive strong commercial and quality outcomes.
• Ensure strict compliance to food safety standards, strengthened Aged Care standards, nutritional guidelines, and workplace health and safety compliance.

Desired Skills and Experience

What’s In It For You

• Relish Discounts across 650 retails to help stretch your day-to-day shopping, fuel, and lifestyle expenses.
• Uniform provided, with ongoing training and career development opportunities to support your professional pathway.
• Free, confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family.
• High degree of operational autonomy to lead, inspire, and shape service delivery across an essential portfolio.
• Career stability backed by a trusted national business that values hands-on leadership and practical expertise.

About You

• Demonstrated senior multi-site leadership experience across contract catering, aged care dining, or large‑scale food service operations.
• Trade Certification (Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Chef qualification, or equivalent recognised trade).
• Practical, approachable leadership style with a natural talent for mentoring front‑line teams and building trust.
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence and your own reliable vehicle for regular regional and metro site visits across Queensland.
• Sound commercial acumen, budget oversight skills, and a commitment to upholding the highest Aged Care & Education dining standards.

Why Cater Care

Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian-owned contract catering and facilities management provider. Guided by our values of Care, Pride, and Community, we pride ourselves on creating warm, welcoming dining experiences across aged care, education, and remote services. We celebrate diversity, champion genuine career growth, and foster inclusive workplaces where everyone feels supported. We strongly encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.