$85,000 per annum  + 12% Super

• Located in Brisbane
• Mainly Monday - Friday with occaisional weekend work
• Parking available on site

Redefining the notion of 'institutional' dining, Chartwells brings the vibrant experience of High Street food to the world of education. Our commitment goes beyond food; we provide tailored solutions with a primary emphasis on enhancing the value of hospitality services within educational settings.

THE POSITION

• Responsible for the direction, coaching and leadership of the onsite catering team
• Cost, plan, and deliver different cuisines and styles of food service
• Be the go to person for the provision of catering services focusing on quality menu design, food preparation and service.
• Plan, supervise, and monitor the food production across functions and in house menu-based catering 
• Coordinate and ensure the operational and financial success of this business.
• Hands on leadership will ensure your success as you go the extra mile to deliver results
• Engage with clients and customers with your proven communication and diplomacy skills to ensure operational excellence
• Actively maintain a high standard of food safety, allergen awareness, and OHS
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality and presentation.
• Oversee inventory, procurement, cost control and minimise food wastage

THE PERSON

• Minimum Cert. III Commercial Cookery
• Proven experience leading a culinary team through busy service periods
• Personable and ability to interact with clients and students alike
• Overflowing with ideas and able to demonstrate strength in creating culinary benchmarks in modern flavours, presentation and local produce.
• A natural leader with a unique approach to education catering bringing flair, warmth and outstanding cuisine in a friendly casual setting.
• Experience in the delivery of corporate style functions is imperative as is your ability to navigate a team to success through leadership, training and safety compliance.
• Energetic, progressive, and creative who is able to remain pragmatic and focused in an ever changing and challenging environment.
• Able to foster close and positive working relationships with staff, key clients and customers is essential as are sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven experience multitasking and forward planning
• Passionate about food and familiar with using seasonal ingredients to create outstanding and memorable experiences for clients and students
• Experience in leading, mentoring and developing teams
• Has a Working with Children Check or able to obtain is required for this role.

THE BENEFITS

• Easy access to 100+ retail discounts
• 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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We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on careers@compass-group.com.au