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

Walkerville, Victoria

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.

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.

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