$78,000 + 12% Super

Chartwells are specialists in providing catering and hospitality services in education. Our goal is to provide engaging and nutritious dining solutions tailored to support academic achievement at the highest levels.

• Flexible roster, predominantly Monday to Friday during non-event periods
• Supportive management and friendly team
• Prestigious school

THE POSITION

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the school canteen, hospitality services, and special event catering within the school environment.
• Foster a positive, high-performance culture focused on fresh, nutritious food and exceptional service for students, staff, and visitors.
• Coordinate school event catering including assemblies, sports days, parent functions, and special celebrations from planning through to delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergen management, and health & safety regulations, while monitoring financial performance and budget targets.
• Manage recruitment, training, and performance development of catering team members, promoting a safe and supportive workplace culture.
• Build strong relationships with school leadership, staff, parents, and students to deliver consistent, high-quality food services aligned with the school community.

THE PERSON

• Proven relationship management skills with the confidence to engage effectively with school leadership teams, parents, students, and internal stakeholders.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a catering environment, ideally within education or high-volume service, with at least 2 years in a management role.
• A genuine passion for child nutrition, healthy menu development, and delivering outstanding customer service.
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and driving sustainable food programs.
• Sound understanding of food safety standards and allergen management within a school setting.

The BENEFITS

• Opportunity to learn new skills and move to different internal roles.
• Access to a wide variety of training & development.
• Work life balance, most school holidays off.
• Work largely within school hours and spend time where it counts - with family.
• Clear career paths and support to achieve your goals.

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For any further queries, please send an email to careers@compass-group.com.au