• Full-time permanent position
• Brisbane-based
• Work-life balance roster
• Opportunity to support both Education and Business & Industry sectors

At Compass Group Australia, our brands including Chartwells and Eurest deliver innovative food and hospitality solutions across schools, universities, and corporate workplaces. We understand the power of great food to nourish, engage and support communities, and we're looking for an experienced culinary leader to help drive operational excellence across multiple sites throughout Queensland.

The Position

As a Chef Manager, you will be the go-to culinary leader, supporting sites during periods of change, mobilisation, leave coverage, or operational requirements. You will play a key role in stabilising kitchens, developing teams, driving compliance, and delivering exceptional food experiences.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, supervising, and actively participating in food production across multiple sites
• Leading by example to deliver consistent food quality, service standards, and client satisfaction
• Maintaining the highest standards of food presentation, safety, allergen management, and workplace health and safety
• Managing stock control, budgeting, rostering, and labour management where required
• Ensuring compliance with Compass Group systems, processes, reporting, and contractual obligations
• Building strong relationships with site teams, clients, and operational leaders
• Supporting mobilisations and operational transitions across Queensland locations
• Inducting, mentoring, coaching, and developing Head Chefs, Catering Managers, and kitchen teams
• Leading both front and back of house teams to deliver outstanding service outcomes
• Upholding Compass Group values, culture, branding, and operational standards across every site

The Person

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager, Catering Manager, or Senior Chef in a leadership capacity
• Multi-site leadership experience highly regarded
• Minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Strong understanding of food safety, allergen management, and WHS/OHS compliance
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, rostering, stock control, and operational performance
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong commercial acumen and proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications
• A passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing teams
• Adaptability, resilience, and the ability to work effectively across diverse environments
• A current driver's licence and access to a vehicle, with regular travel required throughout Queensland

The Benefits

• Career growth opportunities through Compass Group's learning and development programs
• Salary packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers
• Access to 100+ retail, travel, accommodation, automotive, and technology discounts
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Recognition and reward programs
• Opportunities to progress within a global organisation
• Be part of an organisation committed to sustainability, innovation, and community impact

Apply Now

As a manager with Compass Group, you'll have the support, infrastructure, systems, and career opportunities that come with a global organisation. If you're looking for a role where you can lead high-performing teams, support operational excellence, and make a genuine impact across multiple sites, we'd love to hear from you.

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 during the recruitment process, please contact 1300 TALENT or careers@compass-group.com.au.