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Our Queensland Rail Travel network is proud to connect communities throughout the state. We deliver unique tourism experiences in some of Queensland’s most picturesque locations. Our long-distance train services provide critical connections to family, friends, holidays, work and medical care.
About our team: Our Catering Operations team play an integral role in providing a high-quality catering service and produce over 5000 meals per week for our customers on board our long-distance travel trains.
As the Manager Catering, you will lead a high performing team of five to lead the delivery of improved systems, projects, product innovation, and compliance frameworks across the catering operations of Onboard Customer Service.
Why join our team?
- Base annual salary of approximately $146,000 + 12.75% super
- Work with an industry leader
- Free rail travel to and from work
- Work with a supportive and engaged team where on the job training will be provided
About the role:
- Provide leadership through effective planning, project formulation, customer and business partnerships, and commercial outcomes
- Manage, monitor, and analyse the financial performance and assets to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency
- Actively participate as a member of the Leadership Team to achieve key performance targets and develop initiatives that grow the catering business
- Lead and manage the development of HACCP-based food safety systems in compliance with legislative requirements
- Oversee the development, implementation, and control of onboard food and beverage menus to ensure nutritional value, value for money, and variety
- Lead and coordinate the implementation of system enhancements, training development, onboard compliance, and auditing processes
- Manage and train catering staff, ensuring a cohesive and efficient team
Hours: This is a permanent full-time position based at platform 10 Roma Street which predominately works between the hours of 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday with the flexibility to work additional hours when required.
About you:
- You will be an highly organised individual with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once within a fast-paced operational environment. In addition to this you will have:
- Previous experience in leading and managing a multi-faceted food and beverage business, including high-volume catering operations
- Ability to foster strong relationships as well as communicate and negotiate effectively across a large organisation
- Extensive skill in identifying, developing and implementing initiatives for productivity, efficiency and safety
- Previous experience in conducting food safety audits
- Extensive knowledge of Food Safety Legislation and HACCP-based food safety procedure
- Strong budget management skills for financial sustainability.
Please apply to Manager Catering (8014) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Thursday 11th July 2024
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External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.
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