Chef Manager

Compass Group; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider is seeking a qualified individual to lead an onsite catering team in Tamworth. The role involves managing food production, overseeing budgets and stock control, and ensuring high standards of customer service. The ideal candidate will have a Cert 3 in Commercial Cookery, a strong understanding of food safety, and excellent people management skills. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within the catering industry while contributing to a positive customer experience.

Benefits

Multiple salary packaging options

Access to retail discounts

Opportunity for career progression

Training and development availability

Qualifications

• Minimum Cert 3 in Commercial Cookery required.
• Understanding of allergens and food safety is mandatory.
• Experience in financial management (full P&L) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the catering team onsite.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Oversee budget control and stock management.

Skills

People management skills

Customer service focus

Food safety knowledge

Education

Cert 3 in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WORK DETAILS

• Monday - Friday 6:30am - 2:30pm
• Lead an onsite catering team in Lake Keepit near Tamworth
• Join our team for an exciting opportunity

THE POSITION

• Hands on planning supervisingand managing the food production and menu based catering onsite
• Responsible for stock control budgets weekly reporting and staff mentoring and training - both front and back of house
• Building and leveraging positive customer and client relationships to achieve our partnership objectives
• Manage finances within a budget & maintain efficient operations across multi services
• Ensure contract compliance is met and understanding of the scope of work required (including all OH&S compliance)

THE PERSON

• Minimum Cert 3 Commercial Cookery qualification
• Thorough understanding of allergens and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (mandatory)
• Good understanding of the NSW healthy eating framework
• Experience with full P&L Management
• Menu creation and costing
• Strong people management skills & ability to deliver a high standard of customer focused service - this is also a client facing role
• Contract management experience highly regarded
• Intermediate computer / Microsoft office skills
• The successful applicant will be required to hold or obtain a Working with Children Check

THE BENEFITS

• Multiple salary packaging options to make your dollar go further
• Access to 100 retail discounts
• Opportunity to learn new skills and progress your career within Compass Group
• Access to a wide variety of training and development

APPLY NOW

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