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 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

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.