Senior Culinary Operations Manager

1 day ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeOperations Full time $100,000 - $130,000
Job Title: Senior Culinary Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and oversee all culinary and daily operational functions within a high-volume commercial production kitchen.
  • Direct the senior leadership group to meet objectives and drive business growth.
  • Mentor and lead kitchen managers, including Executive Chef and Exec Sous Chefs.
  • Ensure accuracy for all recipes and menus, prepared and finished to customer presentation and specification standards.
  • Plan and forecast manpower requirements, manage budget, and drive cost efficiency.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives, using feedback and satisfaction scores to enhance customer experience.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated success in managing large commercial food service operations.
  • Proven leadership experience in managing teams of 200+ personnel.
  • Financial acumen and strong understanding of P&Ls.
  • High level of leadership agility, diplomacy, and problem-solving skills.
  • Results-driven and ambitious, with a 'management by doing' approach.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • 5 weeks annual leave and free parking.
  • Career development and progression opportunities.
  • Part of a close-knit team committed to excellence.
  • Discounts at over 700 retailers and wellbeing resources.

About Us:

As part of the Emirates Group, we operate 16 catering facilities across 10 cities, employing over 4,500 people. We produce over 64 million meals and service over 250,000 flights each year.



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