Chef Manager - Walkerville

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 Salary: $86,000 p.a. + Super 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. Job Description What We Offer Monday to Friday roster with no split shifts - enjoy evenings free and a great work-life balanceUniform provided, plus ongoing training and career development opportunitiesEmployee discounts across 650+ retailersEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation, including team scheduling, workflow and service deliveryOversee menu planning, food preparation and presentation, ensuring consistently high standards of quality and tasteManage stock ordering, inventory and food costs, with a strong focus on minimising wasteMaintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness and compliance across the kitchenLead by example in an open-kitchen environment, engaging professionally with customers and supporting the wider hospitality team as required About You Desired Skills and Experience Experienced Chef Manager, or Senior Cook holding relevant Trade Qualification and Food Safety Supervisor CertificationDemonstrated capability in leading small teams, managing daily kitchen workflows, and maintaining operational efficiencyWell-organised multi-tasker with strong verbal communication skills and basic proficiency in Google WorkspaceDedicated to maintaining superior food quality, presentation, and workplace safety standards at all timesPositive, 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. Next Steps Ready to take the next step in your culinary career? If you’re an experienced Chef who enjoys leading a team, takes pride in quality food and is looking for a rewarding Monday-to-Friday opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join Cater Care! Job Ref: 5951