Catering Manager

Permanent full time position We care about YOU Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistance Join Australia's largest private health care provider. The Opportunity We’re seeking a Catering Manager to lead our hospitals catering department, ensuring the delivery of quality meals and exceptional services to our patients, staff, and visitors. This role requires a blend of operational management, team leadership and commitment to food safety and quality. You will be creative and innovative in terms of delivery a high‑quality menu for patients, doctors, and staff. Your duties in this role include: Managing daily operations: oversee the daily production and delivery of a high-volume of meals per day, ensuring functions run smoothly and efficiently. Lead and mentor a team of catering staff. Oversee food quality control, adhering to safety standards including OHS and HACCP regulations. Responsible for the catering services financial and operational management, including budgeting, cost control and financial reporting. This includes managing purchasing, inventory, and stock control to minimise expenses and maximise efficiency. Stock management. Organising and managing catering for functions and events. Skills And Experience The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic and the ability to remain calm under pressure. You will also be punctual, reliable and with a commitment to genuine, friendly customer service. Skilled leader with Operational Experience. You have a solid background in catering or hospitality management, with proven skills in running high-volume operations. Chef trade qualifications with experience in managing large scale catering operations. Food Safety Supervisor certification. You have an in-depth Knowledge of HACCP Principles and the proven ability to manage the food safety program. Previous experience in hospitality management, with skills in staff scheduling, menu development, line management, ordering and upholding safety standards. Benefits Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression. Discounts: Ramsay Rewards – access great deals at over 100 major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts – you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7. Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more. The Hospital The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964. Requirements Provide or complete a National Police Check (conducted within the last 12 months). According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases. To Apply All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered. For enquiries, please contact Trent Redlich via Applications Close: 6th January 2025. Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at #J-18808-Ljbffr