Senior Operations Manager - South Australia

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Introduction:
Where Strategic Leadership Meets Meaningful Impact Across South Australia

• Position: Senior Operations Manager
• Job Type: Permanent – Full Time
• Location: Adelaide, SA

Being an SOM in Aged Care & Education offers you a real way to make a difference whilst thriving in an amazing industry. Serving these sectors requires a passion for great food and fantastic service as well as extensive travel as you visit our sites located in some of the country’s most iconic areas across South Australia. As a Senior Operations Manager working for Cater Care you can rest easy knowing you have job security working alongside a great team of people dedicated to supporting some of Australia’s most vulnerable people, you will make a difference every single day.

We are seeking an experienced Manager to lead and oversee the smooth running of our catering operations across multiple sites. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of service delivery, managing teams, sustaining exceptional client relationships, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations, all while driving operational efficiency and growth.

Description:
What does a day in the life of a SOM at Cater Care look like?

• Overseeing the Operations team across multiple Aged Care and Education sites
• Assist your operational team to deliver high quality events and functions
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders
• Ensure compliance to the food safety program
• Managing budgets and resources effectively to optimise operational costs
• Ensuring high levels of compliance across compliance within health & safety and adherence to a food safety legislation
• Leading a diversity of teams to perform at their best
• Opportunities to travel in South Australia

Skills and Experiences:
What you need to bring to Cater Care

• Demonstrated experience leading multi-site catering, hospitality, or corporate food service operations.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent recognised culinary qualification.
• Strong commercial capability with a proven track record of managing multi-site operational budgets.
• Exceptional relationship management skills with the ability to navigate varied stakeholder environments.
• Current Police Check and the capacity to obtain a Working with Children Check.

The Benefits for you working at Cater Care?

• Competitive salary package with flexible salary sacrifice options available to maximise your income.
• Generous car allowance with all work-related toll expenses fully covered.
• Clear career progression pathways within a highly successful, stable, and expanding national business.
• High degree of operational autonomy to influence outcomes, drive change, and lead a diverse portfolio.
• Discounts across 450 retail brands plus access to additional corporate employee benefits.

Why Cater Care

Cater Care is a leading, 100% Australian-owned contract catering service provider with over 25 years of experience. We operate across multiple sectors including Aged Care, Education, 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 strongly encourage First Nations people to consider a career with us.

How To Apply

Ready to lead a premium operation that makes a tangible, positive difference to some of Australia's most vulnerable people? Hit the 'Apply' button now to submit your resume directly to our South Australia executive recruitment team.

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