Chef Manager - Walkerville

Cater Care; Walkerville (MI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospitality Award rates

Uniform provided

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Employee discounts across 650+Retailer

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead our Walkerville kitchen, guiding a hands-on team to deliver excellent dining experiences. You’ll own daily operations, mentor staff, and uphold food quality, safety and presentation across service.

Join a supportive team with uniform provision, ongoing training, discounted retailer benefits, and an EAP. This role offers a stable, Monday–Friday schedule and opportunities for career development in a growing Australian catering provider.

Qualifications

• Experience leading small kitchen teams and managing daily workflows.
• Strong focus on quality, taste, and presentation.
• Excellent communication with staff and customers in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Verbal communication

Google Workspace

Education

Trade Qualification in Commercial Cookery

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Walkerville
Job Category: Chef Manager,Commercial Kitchen,Customer Service,Food Safety,Food Safety Supervisor,Food Service,Indigenous Participation,Trade Qualified - Chef

Lead The Kitchen. Elevate The Dining Experience.

Location:

Walkerville, Victoria

Roster:

Monday to Friday | 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Cater Care is looking for a passionate Chef Manager to lead our kitchen team in Walkerville. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll combine your culinary expertise with strong people and operational skills to deliver quality food and exceptional dining experiences every day.

You’ll take ownership of the daily kitchen operation, lead and develop your team, maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, food safety and hygiene, and ensure a smooth and efficient service.

What We Offer

• Hospitality Award rates plus superannuation


• Monday to Friday roster with no split shifts - enjoy evenings free and a great work‑life balance


• Uniform provided, plus ongoing training and career development opportunities


• Employee discounts across 650+ retailers


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation, including team scheduling, workflow and service delivery


• Oversee menu planning, food preparation and presentation, ensuring consistently high standards of quality and taste


• Manage stock ordering, inventory and food costs, with a strong focus on minimising waste


• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and compliance across the kitchen


• Lead by example in an open‑kitchen environment, engaging professionally with customers and supporting the wider hospitality team as required

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experienced Chef Manager, or Senior Cook holding relevant Trade Qualification and Food Safety Supervisor Certification


• Demonstrated capability in leading small teams, managing daily kitchen workflows, and maintaining operational efficiency


• Well‑organised multi‑tasker with strong verbal communication skills and basic proficiency in Google Workspace


• Dedicated to maintaining superior food quality, presentation, and workplace safety standards at all times


• Positive, approachable, and flexible professional who thrives in an open kitchen and readily assists across overall business operations

Please Note

Successful applicants must have a current-year flu vaccination and be willing to undergo a National Criminal History Check and complete a Working with Children Check.

About Us

Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian owned contract catering service provider, operating across multiple sectors (Aged care, Education, Retirement, Retail and Remote services).

Through our values of Care, Pride and Community, we pride ourselves on diversity, work/life balance, providing excellent career opportunities to our employees. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.

Job Ref: 5951