Chef Manager - Lead Kitchen, Mon-Fri, Great Balance

Cater Care; Walkerville (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospitality award rates + superann 

Uniform provided & ongoing training

Employee discounts across 650+ outlets

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a passionate Chef Manager to lead our Walkerville kitchen. This hands-on leadership role combines culinary expertise with people and operational skills to deliver quality food and outstanding dining experiences daily.

You will own the daily kitchen operation, lead and develop your team, ensure high standards of food quality, safety and hygiene, and maintain smooth service with a focus on efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience in a kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and compliance.
• Experience in menu planning, food preparation and presentation.
• Ability to manage stock, inventory and food costs with waste minimisation.
• Excellent communication and ability to engage with customers in an open kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operation, including team scheduling, workflow and service delivery.
• Oversee menu planning, food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality.
• Manage stock ordering, inventory and food costs, focusing on minimising waste.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and compliance.
• Lead by example in an open-kitchen environment and engage with customers.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Kitchen management

Education

Trade Qualification + Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Job description

Cater Care is seeking a passionate Chef Manager to lead our Walkerville kitchen. This hands-on leadership role combines culinary expertise with people and operational skills to deliver quality food and outstanding dining experiences daily.

You will own the daily kitchen operation, lead and develop your team, ensure high standards of food quality, safety and hygiene, and maintain smooth service with a focus on efficiency.