Assistant Catering Manager - Parkville

Bring Your Premium Hospitality Experience to Trinity College

Location: Parkville, VIC
Salary: Circa $90,000 p.a. + Super
Roster: Monday to Friday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Employment Type: Full-Time

Exceptional hospitality is in the details, from personalised service and genuine connections to making every guest feel valued.

gather by Cater Care is seeking a hands-on, customer-focused Assistant Catering Manager to join our team at the prestigious Trinity College, part of the University of Melbourne community.

Working alongside the Catering Manager, you’ll help oversee boarding catering, college functions and café services, lead and develop a large team, and build strong client relationships. You’ll play a key role in delivering seamless service and exceptional dining experiences across this diverse operation.

Please note, this position is scheduled to commence in January 2027. 

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Lead, coach and motivate a large team to deliver consistently exceptional service
• Set high standards for customer experience, presentation and professionalism
• Build trusted relationships with clients and engage positively with the college community
• Support smooth daily operations, managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and elevate the overall dining experience
• Maintain food safety, compliance and operational standards while confidently managing administrative systems