Executive Chef - Parkville

Cater Care · Parkville VIC 3052 · Full time
Posted 7d ago

Executive Chef - Parkville

Cater Care
Cultural DiversityDiversityEqual opportunities
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~$100k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead the kitchen operation and set exceptional standards for food quality and service delivery.
  • Plan and execute high-volume catering while ensuring efficiency and quality.
  • Recruit and mentor a high-performing kitchen team, fostering collaboration and accountability.

Shape the Future of Dining at Trinity College

Salary: Circa $100,000 per annum + superannuation
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Roster: Monday to Friday, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Location: Trinity College, University of Melbourne, Victoria
Commencement: Ahead of the January 2027 site opening

An exceptional opportunity to shape a distinguished culinary operation from the ground up.

gather by Cater Care is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead our new food service operation at Trinity College, one of Melbourne’s distinguished university college environments.

Combining culinary excellence, large-scale catering expertise and refined operational leadership, this is your opportunity to create an outstanding dining experience in a prestigious education setting. Ahead of the January 2027 opening, you will shape the culinary direction, build a high-performing team and establish the standards that define the operation from day one.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the kitchen operation, setting exceptional standards for food quality, presentation, consistency and service delivery
  • Plan and execute high-volume catering, ensuring efficiency and quality at scale
  • Develop refined, well-balanced menus that cater to diverse dietary requirements and elevate the dining experience
  • Recruit, lead and mentor a high-performing kitchen team, fostering accountability, collaboration and pride
  • Oversee food costs, labour, procurement, stock control and waste to drive strong commercial outcomes
  • Uphold rigorous food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards
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Skills

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CollaborativeCost controlCulinary excellenceExcellent communication skillsFood safetyLarge-scale cateringMenu developmentProblem solvingTeam leadership

Licenses & certifications

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Culinary arts qualificationFood safety certificationManagement certification

Perks & benefits

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Flexible hours/timeFlexible working hoursRetail store discountsSchool holidays off

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