Key leadership prospect, overseeing multiple locations
Work with a highly supportive, inclusive and friendly team

Contemporary Catering is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee catering operations across multiple sites within our Victorian team. You will be responsible for leading site-based teams, predominantly Melbourne metro based, ensuring service excellence, delivering a high-level hospitality service model and maintaining compliance with food safety and WHS standards.

This is a hands-on role, supporting teams on the ground and ensuring smooth, consistent operations, withleading by examplea key attribute of the position.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage site-based catering teams across multiple locations
Ensure sites are appropriately staffed, with rosters meeting operational requirements and labour budgets
Recruit key roles as required to support business needs
Support and develop site staff through coaching, training, and regular feedback
Maintain high standards of hospitality service, meal quality, and food presentation
Ensure a high level of compliance with site-based requirements, including food safety and WHS




Conduct site visits and audits, and act as the escalation point for operational issues
Monitor site performance and implement continuous improvements

What You Bring
Experience in catering or hospitality operations management
Chef experience highly regarded
Robust leadership and people management skills with frontline teams
Sound knowledge of catering operations, food safety, and compliance requirements in a high-risk food environment (e.g. aged care)
A practical, organised, and solutions-focused approach
Experience managing business operations within set parameters
Ability to build robust relationships with staff and client representatives
Ability to work autonomously

Why Join Us
Lead and develop frontline catering teams across multiple client sites
Hands-on, dynamic role offering variety and responsibility
Opportunity to make a direct impact on service quality and client satisfaction
Strong family-owned business with genuine family values
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