Chef Manager

Compass Group

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Chartwells specializes in providing catering and hospitality services in education, aiming to deliver engaging and nutritious dining solutions that support academic achievement. The Chef Manager position involves planning, supervising, and monitoring food production and menu-based catering, while actively maintaining high standards of food safety, allergen awareness, and occupational health and safety. This role requires leading and inspiring a culinary team, executing culinary experiences for both retail and events, and upholding the highest standards of food quality and presentation. Additionally, the Chef Manager will be responsible for overseeing inventory, procurement, cost control, and minimizing food wastage.

Requirements

• Minimum Cert. III Commercial Cookery
• An accomplished leader with a stellar culinary track record
• Current Working with Children Check, or ability to obtain
• Calm under pressure, with a relentless pursuit of perfection
• Experience in leading, mentoring and developing teams
• Solid understanding of allergen management, food safety and infection control

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and monitor the food production and menu-based catering
• Actively maintain a high standard of food safety, allergen awareness, and OHS
• Lead and inspire a brigade of culinary talents
• Execute culinary experience across both retail and events
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality and presentation
• Oversee inventory, procurement, cost control and minimize food wastage

Benefits

• Multiple salary packaging options to make your dollar go further
• Access to 100+ retail discounts
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers
• Access to a wide variety of training & development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees