Catering Kitchen Manager

We are proud to be exclusively partnering with our newest client for the recruitment of a Catering Kitchen Managerfor their kitchen facility in Sydney CBD.

Our client is one of Sydney's fastest growing corporate catering delivery companies and this senior management role will offer you lifestyle and work-life balance which is a rare find in the hospitality industry.

They are revolutionising corporate catering in Sydney by delivering the freshest catering options to workplaces and events along with unparalleled customer experience.

NO WEEKEND work and early afternoon finish in a business that prides itself on structured excellence. They are a technology-driven company who value structure, process, and efficiency in a calm and efficient working environment.

This role manages 4 department Team Leaders and reports directly to a dynamic Operations Manager.

The Role:

As the Catering Kitchen Manager, you'll play a vital role in the senior management team. This role is responsible for teams that include food preparation, production, packing and the logistics team (delivery). Intensive training will be provided on each department.

More specifically, the responsibilities cover the following key accountabilities:

(full JD is available)

• Understanding the business from end to end, managing teams and performance (approximately 40 staff members who are led by 4 team leaders).
• Balancing hands-on work on the kitchen floor along with team management.
• Ensuring a safe and clean working environment.
• Collaborating with team leaders, assisting with stock management, and meeting budget targets (labour and COGS – oversee rostering (using Tanda).
• Work towards achieving financial goals (understand how this role impacts P/L).
• Recruiting, training, and upskilling staff to maintain excellence.

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate for this role is a highly motivated professional with a solid background in production or corporate kitchen management. A candidate who can showcase exceptional people management abilities and has a results-oriented approach. More specifically:

• 3+ years kitchen management experience with proven track record in nurturing and driving team performance.
• Multitasking professional with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while enforcing health and safety standards.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Advanced time management skills and a proactive organiser.
• Be highly adaptable to change as this business is in growth mode.
• Have the ability to take on direct feedback and give feedback for the good of the business.
• Basic to intermediate understanding of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheet.
• Full working rights in Australia.

The Benefits:

• Up to $110k + superannuation + complimentary CBD carpark.
• 5 am to 6 am start with early afternoon finish (flexibility with earlier start time).
• Complimentary lunch and coffee.
• Complimentary uniforms and laundry service provided.
• Work in the heart of Sydney CBD with easy access by all modes of public transport.
• Access professional development, management mentoring, and assistance programs.

If you're ready to embrace a lifestyle-friendly senior role in a thriving hospitality organisation and you feel you’ll add value to our client, “APPLY NOW”.

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