Catering Production Manager

2 months ago

Melbourne, Australia dnata catering Full time

Want a high-flying career for the world's largest air services provider? Come join our high performance **Melbourne Airport** Flight Catering team as an **Catering Production Manager** in a **permanent full-time** position.

**Do you have a proven background in leading a large workforce to deliver great outcomes through a focus on quality and consistency**?

This is an opportunity to showcase your leadership skills, producing freshly cooked and chilled food for our global customers. Reporting into the Executive Chef, you will work alongside culinary professionals, whilst playing a pivotal role in leading a team of up to 300 dedicated Catering Attendants.

To be successful in this role, you need to be able to lead and motivate a diverse workforce; be a problem solver who is able to think on your feet; strive to exceed customer expectations; be extremely organized and work well in a busy, changing environment; and get things done through great people skills.

**In a nutshell, your main responsibilities are**:

- Monitoring standards and consistency of all production activities focussing on labour hours, wastage and flight schedules
- Maintaining a high-quality standard of production
- Diagnose and implement improvements in processes
- Monitor compliance requirements across health and safety, food safety (HACCP & CCP), and security.
- Collaborate with other internal shareholders to coordinate all the activities involved in delivering our product
- Provide direction and support to a team of up to 300 Catering Attendants, proactively coaching for high performance
- Creating an environment where everyone can do their best work.

**What do you need to be successful in securing this role?**
- Previous experience in leading a large team is essential.
- Demonstrated success in working within an operations environment.
- Experience in working in a Food Hygiene/Health & Safety/High Security environment is preferred.
- Previous experience in managing more than 30 frontline staff.
- Excellent leadership skills and experience in managing a diverse group of employees.
- A strong commitment to food safety and compliance.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Previous experience in a commercial kitchen environment is preferred but not essential.
- As you will be working in the Aviation Services industry, you will be required to obtain a clear National Police Check.

**What’s in it for you?**
- Be part of a close knit & dedicated team that is committed to safety.
- Competitive salary.
- Free parking available, staff meals, and uniforms provided.
- Career development and progression, coupled with national relocation opportunities.
- 5 weeks annual leave.
- Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.

**About Us**:
We are Australia’s largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner. Specialising in inflight catering and retail, food manufacturing, and airport lounge management, our group of diverse brands enables us to deliver extensive service capabilities.

Chosen by many of the world’s top airlines, we operate 16 facilities across 10 cities and employ over 4,000 people who help us to produce over 64 million meals, and service more than 250,000 flights, each year.

Parent company dnata - part of the Emirates Group - is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and inflight catering and retail services, dnata ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently.

**Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you**

To start the journey of joining our corporate team, click the link below and upload your resume and a cover letter that outlines your suitability for the role.

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