State Manager - QLD

Cater Care; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relish Discounts across 650 retails

Uniform provided, with ongoing培训 and职业

Free, confidential support through our

High degree of operational autonomy

Career stability backed by a trusted  

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a State Manager – Operations to lead our Queensland portfolio across aged care, retirement living, and education sites. You will champion culinary quality, mentor site teams, and maintain high standards of dignity and nourishment for residents. Travel across Queensland is required, offering leadership with heart and real community impact.

You will spend time on-site, build trusted client partnerships, and manage budgets while ensuring safety and compliance across all sites.

Qualifications

• 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)
• Practical, approachable leadership style with mentoring front-line teams.
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence and your own reliable vehicle for regular regional and metro site visits across Queensland.
• Sound commercial acumen and budget oversight; uphold Aged Care & Education dining standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support day-to-day catering operations across a broad portfolio of Queensland sites.
• Coach, mentor, and inspire site managers, chefs, and kitchen teams; foster a positive workplace culture.
• Spend regular time on-site, listening to residents and building client partnerships.
• Manage operational budgets, food costs, and resources to drive strong commercial and quality outcomes.
• Ensure strict compliance to food safety standards, Aged Care standards, nutritional guidelines, and WHS compliance.

Skills

Senior multi-site leadership

Budget oversight

People leadership

Australian Driver’s Licence

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

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.

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.

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.