Head Chef

Head Chef and Chef Manager roles

Gold Coast

• Attractive remuneration and benefits package
• Great training and career development opportunities

 

Chartwells are specialists in providing catering and hospitality services in education. Our goal is to provide engaging and nutritious dining solutions tailored to support academic achievement at the highest levels.

 

The Position

• Based in the Gold Coast area you will be responsible for the direction and leadership of the onsite catering team.
• You will be responsible for the provision of catering services focusing on quality menu design, food preparation and service, innovation, an awareness of food trends and industry standards, nutrition, customer service and satisfaction.
• Supported by a team of loyal and committed staff you will be responsible in coordination for the operational and financial performance of this business.
• Your hands on approach to managing the business will ensure your success, as will your willingness to go the extra mile in order to deliver results.
• Engaging with a number of clients and customers your excellent communication and diplomacy skills will smooth the way to deliver operational excellence.
• You will be offered full administrative support and training in our management systems and will enjoy the career opportunities that flow from success in this position.

 

The Person

• You will bring your ideas and demonstrate strength in creating culinary benchmarks in modern flavours, presentation and local produce.
• A natural leader with a unique approach to education catering bringing flair, warmth and outstanding cuisine in a friendly casual setting.
• Your experience in the delivery of corporate style functions is imperative as is your ability to navigate a team to success through leadership, training and safety compliance.
• You will be an energetic, progressive, creative professional who will remain pragmatic and focused in an ever changing and challenging environment.
• The ability to foster close and positive working relationships with staff, key clients and customers is essential as are sound verbal and written communication skills.
• You will bring your ideas and demonstrate strength in creating culinary benchmarks in modern flavours, presentation and local produce.
• You will be available over a flexible 7-day roster where required by site bookings.

 

The Benefits

• Multiple salary packaging options to make your dollar go further
• Access to 100+ retail discounts
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary careers
• Access to a wide variety of training & development

 

Compass Group is the global market leader in providing food and a range of support services to customers in the workplace, schools and colleges, hospitals, at leisure and in remote environments. We operate in over 50 countries, employ over 508,000 people, and are a recognised top 10 employer worldwide.

The Education Services sector offers a passion for food to the education market. With a key focus on catering in Independent schools and providing retail, boarding and function catering solutions, the emphasis is on personalised flexible service and thinking differently to create a unique and boutique point of difference for our clients.

 

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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.