Catering Manager

Are you an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or food service professional ready to step away from the kitchen but stay in the industry you are passionate about? TCLH, A national leader in specialist remote hospitality services, is seeking a hands‑on Catering Manager to manage the flow of projects from mobilisation to completion – acting as the key link between clients, suppliers and stakeholders, overseeing all our catering contracts. We work with high‑profile clients across defence, oil & gas, mining and construction sectors, delivering critical remote hospitality and food service solutions on a 24/7 basis. This role is based in Bundall, Gold Coast. BENEFITS Stay in the hospitality and food service industry. We want your experience Be part of an exciting, fast paced and rapidly growing Australian‑owned and operated company who were listed at #52 in the Australian Financial Review’s Fast 100. Full time Monday‑Friday role based at our modern office which overlooks the Surfers Paradise Skyline and HOTA. Work‑life balance with an early knock‑off every Friday to get the weekend started right. Be part of our “Rockstar” culture where we embed a culture of having fun, working hard and rewarding high achievers. Experience travelling to some of the most remote and beautiful parts of Australia. See your work make an immediate and positive impact on high‑profile and critical projects. DUTIES INVOLVED Manage day to day catering operations of TCLH catering and managed sites. Oversee and manage HACCP certified food safety plans and systems across the business. Oversee and manage all cyclic menus, catering scopes and execution plans across our manages sites and facilities. Be part of our menu development and R&D team where we are constantly brainstorming, learning and improving our service offerings to be that 1% better each and every day Oversee and manage all site food budgets, including stocktakes, par levels and ordering systems. Issue and track work orders for kitchen cleaning, maintenance, delivery and retrieval, along side our projects and Field Ops teams. Maintain clear and regular communication with clients and supply chain throughout each project. Attend project sites to oversee installation/decommissioning and identify improvements with kitchen and catering operations. Oversee and conduct regular quality and food desktop and in‑person safety audits alongside our Field Operations team and management. Assist with quoting, scheduling, or project documentation during peak workloads or absences. Assist with procuring and sourcing high quality suppliers, products and items – aligning with quality management and continuous improvement. ROLE REQUIREMENTS Experience as Executive Chef, Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, Catering Manager, or in food service operations. Strong leadership and multitasking skills with the proven ability to manage a small team. Excellent communication and client relationship management skills. Hands on mindset and confidence in attending remote job sites or supplier premises. Familiarity with kitchen layouts, install logistics or product delivery. Familiarity with food costings, budgets & P&L’s is advantageous. Ability to use or quickly learn systems like HubSpot, Excel and Asana. Experience and understanding of the hospitality, resources and remote sectors is extremely beneficial. At TCLH, a proudly Australian-owned and multi-award-winning company, we are redefining remote hospitality by crafting unforgettable experiences that has set the standard for excellence across industries such as Mining, Offshore and Onshore Oil & Gas, Exploration, Marine Vessels, Construction and Civil. If you are a skilled and qualified chef with a passion for exceptional service, we invite you to apply and join a team that values your commitment, hard work, and dedication to shaping the future of remote hospitality. #J-18808-Ljbffr