Chef Manager - Walkerville

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