Defence Catering Team Lead — Growth & Impact

Compass Group New Zealand; Waiouru; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Career Progression

Recognition Bonuses

Health & Safety

Discounts

Site Perks

Job summary

Compass Group New Zealand is seeking a motivated Catering Supervisor to join our team at the Waiouru Military Base. You will oversee daily catering operations, supervise a team of food service professionals, and ensure high standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer service.

This permanent full-time role offers 40 guaranteed hours per week, opportunities for career progression within a global organisation, and access to training and development programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering or supervisory role is essential.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible, reliable and hardworking approach.
• Physically fit for a busy catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support catering staff during service, including task allocation and rostering.
• Maintain clean and hygienic dining and kitchen areas, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service and respond to requests and feedback professionally.
• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and presentation as required.
• Ensure stock is received, rotated, and stored correctly, and supplies are replenished.
• Follow all food safety, health and safety, and site compliance procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Reliability

Physical fitness

Job description

Compass Group New Zealand is seeking a motivated Catering Supervisor to join our team at the Waiouru Military Base. You will oversee daily catering operations, supervise a team of food service professionals, and ensure high standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer service.

This permanent full-time role offers 40 guaranteed hours per week, opportunities for career progression within a global organisation, and access to training and development programs.