Operations Manager

Cater Care is seeking a dynamic and experienced Operations Manager to join our team in Sydney. As an integral part of our Operations department, this permanent full-time position offers a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual to make a significant impact within the aged care contract catering. If you are passionate about leading and driving operational excellence, we invite you to explore this exciting career opportunity with us at Cater Care.

Job Description

• Work for a market leader with a work/life balance, talented & friendly team.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.

Role Overview:

Due to business growth, Cater Care is seeking the services of a driven Hospitality professional to join our NSW team as an Operations Manager!

As an Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing operations across multiple sites within the aged care and education sectors. Your role will involve ensuring compliance with the relevant Food Authority Legislation, Aged care or Education Accreditation processes, and delivering exceptional service to our clients. You'll be a key driver in achieving budget targets through effective cost management, team leadership, and client relationship development.

The role will require you to come to our Parramatta office as a minimum once a week. We currently have sites across Sydney, to Newcastle and Wollongong and you will be tasked with managing 6 to 8 sites (with additional travel as required).

Desired Skills and Experience

Key Attributes required for the position:

• Experience and understanding of the relevant Food Authority Legislation and Aged Care or Education Accreditation processes
• Humble, down to earth, able to use initiative & demonstration of leadership skills
• Developing and maintaining strong and effective client relationships.
• Achievement of budgeting through goods & labour
• A strong Workplace Health and Safety and Compliance focus
• Managing staff turnover and effective recruitment
• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
• Travel required - Car allowance included in the salary package.

The Ideal Applicant will have:

• Trade Certificate in Commercial Cookery or similar Hospitality qualifications
• Experience in multi-site management in the Aged care or Education sectors
• Previous experience in contract catering, managing events and/or corporate hospitality industries
• The ability to lead, motivate, direct teams and work in time-sensitive environment
• A strong understanding of budgeting, rostering and cost management
• Professionalism and accountability along with personal values aligned with Care, Pride and Community
• Strong administration skills and handling of paperwork

The successful applicant will receive a rewarding salary along with the opportunity to learn, train and grow with an all-Australian contemporary Hospitality and Service company.

Why Work For Us:

Cater Care is a catering and facilities services provider that is 100% Australian-owned and operated, a fact that positively sets us apart from many of our competitors. At Cater Care, we create a home away from home for thousands of people from all walks of life. In a home, it’s the little things that count, and they’re the things we take care of. Since its establishment in 1999, Cater Care has enjoyed substantial growth based on its growing reputation to become a recognised and highly respected service provider throughout Australia. Cater Care is committed to being Australia’s leading food service provider by achieving continual improvement through innovative services within our market sectors; education, business and industry, aged and residential care, defence and remote services.

We have a unique culture that can only be attributed to the people that work for us. To assist you in deciding whether you would like to work for us, please head over to our website to view our EVP, Values, The Cater Care Way and Employee Benefits.

Cater Care values Workplace Diversity, and we recognise that we are strengthened by it. We invite all to apply to our roles, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands people to consider a career with us.

To Apply:

Please click “Apply for this job”. If your work history aligns with the key selection criteria for the role, one of our recruitment coordinators will be in touch. Please, no agencies.

Please Note:

All successful candidates will be required to satisfy a national criminal history check.