Catering Logistics Supervisor

We are proud to be exclusively partnering with our client for the recruitment of a Catering Logistics Supervisorfor their corporate catering business based in the Sydney CBD.

Our client is one of Sydney’s fastest growing corporate catering delivery companies and this team leading role will offer you the opportunity to secure long-term employment, growth within the business, 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 mid-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 is responsible for the logistics of orders on a daily basis and reports directly to a dynamic Operations Manager.

You’ll be fully trained on their systems and processes.

Please note, due to the nature of the business, this roles’ start time is 7 am Monday to Friday. The role is located in Sydney CBD with close proximity to all modes of public transport.

The Role:

As the Catering Logistics Supervisor, you’ll play a vital role in scheduling the timely delivery of all orders throughout the day in addition to the management of a small fleet of vans.

More specifically, the responsibilities cover the following key accountabilities:

• Coordinate walk-in and van deliveries
• Train new logistics (delivery) staff
• Maintain company standards in deliveries
• Ensure timely delivery of orders to customers
• Track deliveries and manage customer service if required
• Allocate high volume of daily deliveries efficiently
• Assist in fleet maintenance (book in servicing etc)
• Assist in running deliveries if needed

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate for this role is a highly motivated professional with experience in catering of food delivery scheduling preferably. A candidate who can showcase exceptional time management abilities and has a results-oriented approach. More specifically:

• Versatility in performing various tasks related to logistics and deliveries
• Ability to train and supervise logistics staff
• Experience in routing and re-routing deliveries on the run
• Experience in catering or food delivery preferred but not essential
• Strong organisational and forward planning skills
• Flexibility to assist with deliveries on quieter days
• 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.
• Have full working rights in Australia.

Additional Information:

• Growing team with opportunities for advancement
• Currently managing a fleet of 5 vans with plans for expansion by the end of the year
• Working with a team of approximately 15 casual staff members (drivers and walk-in delivery personnel.

The Benefits:

• $70k-$80k + superannuation.
• 7 am start with mid-afternoon finish.
• Complimentary lunch and coffee.
• Complimentary uniforms.
• Work in the heart of Sydney CBD with easy access by all modes of public transport.
• Be part of a successful business that offer future growth opportunities.

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

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