Are you an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or food service skilled 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 Operations Coordinator to provide administrative support and coordination for catering related processes across TCLH sites. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate data, supporting system workflows, coordinating information, and assisting with reporting requirements.
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 our head office, located in Bundall, Gold Coast. Due to the collaborative nature of our workplace, the role is required to be based in our office working alongside the team.
BENEFITS
Stay in the hospitality and food service industry. We want your experience!
Be a 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 for remote site visits
DUTIES INVOLVED
Maintain accurate catering,



inventory supplier and procurement data across approved systems to support operational efficiency and reporting requirements
Coordinate catering administration activities between site teams, suppliers, finance and operational stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery
Manage ordering, stock control and documentation processes, ensuring records are accurately maintained
Prepare and distribute operational, financial and catering performance reports, providing timely insights to support business decision making
Support reconciliation activities including stock variances, invoices, purchase orders and supplier transactions, investigating and escalating discrepancies where required
Provide administrative support to remote and regional operations, including onboarding system access scheduling, compliance documentation and meeting coordination
Monitor catering budgets, commercial performance and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to company policies, HACCP standards and operation procedures
Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, supporting supplier performance, service standards and continuous improvement initiatives




Proactively resolve supply chain and service deliver issues, particularly those effecting remote, regional and mobile workforce operations
Support business process improvement and digital transformation initiatives, including automated workflows, AI-enabled reporting solutions and ongoing system enhancements to improve efficiency and data integrity
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Experience as Executive Chef, Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or in food service operations
Experience in procurement and operational administration, and supply chain coordination
Experience working within remote camp-based, or high-volume catering environments (highly regarded)
Food Safety Supervisor Certification (beneficial)
Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
Hands on mindset and confidence in attending remote job sites or supplier premises when required
Familiarity with food costings, budgets & P&L;'s is advantageous
Ability to use or quickly learn systems like HubSpot, Excel and Asana
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.

📌 Catering Operations Coordinator (Gold Coast)
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📍 Gold Coast