Chef Supervisor
- Lead and support a professional kitchen team at Randwick Barracks
- Prepare high-quality meals and oversee food preparation standards
- Train, coach and develop team members in a structured environment
CHEF SUPERVISOR – FULL TIME – RANDWICK BARRACKS (RANDWICK, NSW)
Leadership Opportunity | Defence Hospitality | Career Growth
• Lead and support a professional kitchen team at Randwick Barracks
• Opportunity to combine hands-on cooking with kitchen leadership
• Structured work environment with ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities within Compass Group
ESS Defence provides food service and hospitality support to Defence sites across Australia. We deliver high-quality meals that support the wellbeing of Australian Defence Force personnel.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chef Supervisor to join our team at Randwick Barracks. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional who enjoys leading teams, maintaining high culinary standards and delivering exceptional dining experiences in a structured environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead and support kitchen team members during daily operations
• Prepare high-quality meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and functions
• Oversee food preparation, presentation and portion control standards
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and HACCP compliance
• Assist with menu implementation and daily food production planning
• Support stock control, ordering and inventory management
• Train, coach and develop team members
• Ensure a positive and productive kitchen culture
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a commercial kitchen
• Experience in bulk catering or high-volume food production environments
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and allergen management
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Reliable, professional and customer-focused approach
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance
BENEFITS
• Full-time stable leadership opportunity
• Training and ongoing professional development
• Career progression opportunities within Compass Group
• On-site parking, uniforms and meals provided
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Supportive and structured team environment
Apply now to join our Defence kitchen team at Randwick Barracks.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks including a National Police Check and Defence clearance.
We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you need adjustments or another communication method during the process, please contact 1300TALENT or careers@compass-group.com.au.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. We also welcome applications from Veterans and Defence family members.
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