Relief Chef Manager | Multi-Site Leadership | Victoria

Love Variety? Lead Great Food Across Victoria!

Cater Care is looking for an experienced Relief Chef Manager who enjoys variety, embraces new challenges and makes a difference through great food.

You’ll travel across Victoria, supporting teams across Cater Care’s diverse portfolio, including gather, our dedicated education brand, as well as our aged care, health and youth justice sites. Every day brings something different as you step into new kitchens, lead and support teams, and ensure smooth, high-quality food service operations.

If you’re a hands-on leader who adapts quickly, thinks on your feet and brings out the best in others, we’d love to hear from you!

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration: $85,000 base salary plus superannuation
• Vehicle allowance: $10,000 per annum, with tolls covered
• Travel support: Travel-related meals and accommodation covered
• Permanent opportunity: Full-time employment, 40 hours per week across a Monday-Sunday roster
• Professional growth: Exposure to diverse catering operations, with opportunities to strengthen your leadership and broaden your operational experience

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations across multiple sites, ensuring service continuity and consistent quality
• Lead, mentor and support kitchen teams to achieve high standards of performance and customer service
• Manage menu execution, bulk food preparation and specialised dietary requirements, including texture-modified diets
• Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, workplace health and safety, and relevant site requirements
• Monitor food quality, stock control, ordering and kitchen resources to support efficient operations
• Build positive relationships with clients and site stakeholders while adapting to the needs of diverse catering environments