Overview
Operations Manager - Newcastle & Taree Region in NSW (hospitality/aged care).
Location: Hunter region including Newcastle and Taree (1 day per week in Parramatta). Salary: $80,000 to $100,000 dependent upon experience plus $15,000 car allowance. This role is with Cater Care, a leading catering service provider known for quality, innovation and exceptional service.
We are seeking a seasoned Operations Manager in our Aged Care division to lead catering operations across a small number of sites within the Hunter and Taree region.
Responsibilities
- Oversee catering operations across 6–8 aged care facilities.
- Manage budgets and resources to optimise operational costs.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and key stakeholders.
- Coach and develop the local team.
- Ensure high standards of food quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrate understanding of Aged Care quality and safety commission requirements including accreditations.
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience in a senior management role within contract catering or hospitality with multi-site exposure.
- Strong understanding of operational and financial management.
- Proven track record of managing catering operations and leading diverse teams.
- Experience operating across multi-site delivery.
- Exceptional communication and relationship management skills.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and industry best practices, particularly in aged care and education.
- Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Chef qualification essential.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary.
- Generous car allowance with tolls paid.
- Excellent career prospects within a quick-paced growing company.
- A suite of discounts across major companies.
- The chance to really make a difference.
About Cater Care
Cater Care is a contract catering service provider that is 100% Australian owned and operated. We are a leading organisation across multiple sectors (Aged Care, Education, Retirement, Retail and Remote services). Through our values of Care, Pride and Community, we pride ourselves on diversity, work/life balance, and providing excellent career opportunities. We encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.
Want to make a real difference: apply now.
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