Catering Operations Manager | Canberra
Are you an experienced hospitality professional with strong organisational skills and a passion for leading people and delivering exceptional service?
Do you enjoy a balance of hands-on coordination, scheduling, administration, and client interaction?
A growing hospitality group is seeking a Catering Operations Manager to oversee day‑to‑day operations across a busy and diverse events roster in Canberra. This role is ideal for someone with venue, events, or catering management experience who is ready to step into a structured operations position with a strong administrative component.
About the Role
The Catering Operations Manager is responsible for managing staff allocations, client coordination, compliance documentation, and operational planning. You will work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure each event is properly staffed, well‑organised, and delivered to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate staffing requirements for daily and upcoming events.
* Manage scheduling, onboarding documentation, compliance checks, and general administrative duties.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients across venues, corporate catering, and events.
* Supervise a small operations team and provide leadership, guidance, and support.
* Monitor operational performance, service quality, and resource planning.
* Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Ideal Candidate
* Strong background in hospitality, catering, events, or venue management.
* Proven administrative capability, including scheduling, reporting, and documentation.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with confidence working with diverse stakeholders.
* Highly organised, detail‑focused, and able to manage high‑volume operations.
* Experience leading or supervising teams.
* Current police check or willingness to obtain one.
What’s on Offer
* A stable operations role with opportunities for professional development.
* A supportive environment with clear processes and systems.
* A chance to step away from late nights and take on a more structured workload while staying connected to the hospitality industry.
Simply click Apply or forward your resume to:
Tony Hobbs | Talent and Recruitment Specialist
e | *****@pinnaclepeople.com.au
please note: If you have not heard from us within seven (7) working days of submitting your resume, your application will be kept on file and we will contact you if a suitable position becomes available.
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Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, only candidates with full working rights in Australia will be considered