Job Type: Full-time

CHEF SUPERVISOR – FULL TIME – HMAS ALBATROSS (NOWRA) Leadership Opportunity | Defence Kitchen | Career GrowthFull-time Chef Supervisor opportunity at HMAS AlbatrossLead and develop a professional kitchen teamHands-on leadership role in a structured kitchen environmentTraining and career progression opportunities within Compass GroupESS Defence provides food service and hospitality support to Defence sites across Australia. We deliver high-quality meals that support the wellbeing of Australian Defence Force personnel.Are you an experienced Chef ready to take the next step in your career?We are seeking a motivated Chef Supervisor to join our team at HMAS Albatross, Nowra. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for a confident Chef who enjoys leading teams, delivering quality food and maintaining high operational standards while remaining actively involved in daily kitchen operations.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLead and support the kitchen team across daily meal services and functionsPrepare and oversee high-quality meals for breakfast, lunch and dinnerManage food production, presentation and portion control standardsMaintain food safety, hygiene, HACCP and allergen complianceSupport menu execution, forecasting, ordering and stock controlMonitor food waste and support efficient kitchen operationsTrain, coach and develop kitchen team membersFoster a positive,



collaborative and safety-focused kitchen cultureSKILLS AND EXPERIENCECertificate III in Commercial CookeryPrevious experience in a Chef Supervisor, senior Chef or kitchen leadership roleExperience in commercial kitchens, bulk catering or high-volume food productionStrong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and allergen managementConfident leadership skills with the ability to train and develop team membersStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing prioritiesReliable, skilled and team-focused approachAbility to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearanceBENEFITSFull-time stable leadership opportunityTraining and ongoing professional developmentCareer progression opportunities within Compass GroupOn-site parking availableUniforms and meals provided while on dutyEmployee discounts and recognition programsSupportive and structured team environmentApply now to join our Defence kitchen team at HMAS Albatross, Nowra and take the next step in your culinary leadership career.All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks including a National Police Check and Defence clearance.We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact 1300TALENT or .We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. We also welcome applications from Veterans and Defence family members.

📌 Chef Supervisor (Toowoomba)
🏢 Compass Group
📍 Toowoomba