Chef Supervisor (Rand)

ESS Defence delivers the best hospitality and support services to Defence sites across Australia. From dining facilities to field operations, our teams ensure Defence personnel receive consistent, high quality meals that support their wellbeing and performance every day. We are seeking an experienced and confident Chef to join our team supporting the Australian Defence Force through our ESS business. This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to a chef who enjoys leading teams, maintaining high standards, and delivering quality food in a structured Defence environment. Role Location: Randwick Barracks, Randwick NSW Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supporting a kitchen team to deliver high quality daily meals and functions
- Overseeing catering operations including food safety, stock control and compliance with OH&S; and HACCP standards
- Managing menu execution, food forecasting, ordering and waste minimisation
- Ensuring strong allergen management and compliance with dietary requirements What we’re looking for:
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery as a minimum
- Experience in a Head Chef or Chef Supervisor role in a high volume or structured environment
- Confident leadership skills with experience training and developing teams
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and allergen management
- Well organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
- Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance Why join us?
- Above award rates
- Reward and recognition programs including cash incentives
- Ongoing training and development support
- Career progression opportunities within Compass Group
- In office parking, uniforms and meals while on duty We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you need adjustments or another communication method during the process please contact 1300TALENT or . We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. We also welcome applications from Veterans and Defence family members. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qz3sj