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Chef Manager

  • 722160
  • Brisbane CBD, QLD, Australia, 4000
  • Cannon Hill, QLD, Australia, 4170
  • Full Time

$102,678 + 12% super

  • Full time position
  • Located in Brisbane - with sites from Sunshine Coast - Gold Coast
  • Work life balance roster

Chartwells provides bespoke fresh food solutions that are unique in the market across independent schools and universities. We are passionate about the role we play in supporting the physical and emotional wellbeing of students.

THE POSITION

  • You will be the go-to culinary leader, stabilising kitchens, setting standards, embedding Compass processes and procedures and leaving teams stronger than you found them.
  • Planning, supervising, and monitoring food production with a hands-on approach across the Chartwells portfolio in Queensland.  Leading by example to deliver consistent food quality and service.
  • Driving food safety, allergen management and OHS compliance, ensuring all Compass systems, processes and paperwork are completed correctly and embedded into every kitchen that you support and mentor.
  • Building strong relationships with site teams, clients and operational leaders
  • Supporting sites during periods of change and/or mobilsations.  Inducting, mentoring and coaching new Head Chefs and kitchen teams.
  • Being a visible leader who reinforces Compass cultures and values

THE PERSON

  • Proven experience as Chef Manager (multi-site experience highly regarded)
  • Must own a vehicle - required to travel to and from sites across Queensland.
  • A natural leader who enjoys coaching, mentoring and developing people
  • Adaptable, resilient and comfortable working across different sites and teams
  • Uphold branding, quality and safety standards at each site.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety, WHS, and compliance requirements.
  • Strong understanding of allergen management and food safety.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to lead and mentor teams both back and front of house.

THE BENEFITS

  • Career Growth – Unlock your potential with our career pathway and my learning programs within Compass Group.
  • Paid parental leave opportunities.
  • Salary packaging options to make your dollar go further – secure your future.
  • Easy access to 100+ retail discounts through our Maxxia partners.
  • Opportunity to learn new skills and move to a host of exciting and new roles within the global company.
  • Exclusive discounts on Travel, Cars, Accommodation, Electronic devices & more!
  • A chance to join an ecologically and socially forward operation.
  • Senior Management recognition programs run for our team members.

As a Manager with Compass Group, you will have the support, infrastructure, systems and processes that you would expect from a global organisational. To be recognised as an employer of choice we also have an attractive benefits program including a competitive salary and incentive scheme, recognition programs and company discounts. If you're looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group is for you. Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry's best.

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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 either 1300TALENT or careers@compass-group.com.au

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