Group Catering Manager responsible for overseeing multi-venue catering operations, driving financial performance, and leading a high-performing team t
About SJPBC Group
St Johns Park Bowling Club Group includes St Johns Park Bowling Club, Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club, Tuncurry Beach Motel, Tuncurry Holiday Units, Balmain Bowling Club, Wallacia Country Club, and Mollymook Beach Bowling Club. Catering spans bistro, food truck, café, banquets, and contract caterers.
The Role Lead multi-venue catering operations across a large, community-focused Club Group as the SJPBC Group Catering Manager. This full-time, senior leadership role is based at St Johns Park and reports directly to the Group Chief Executive Officer.
You will oversee all catering operations across the Group’s venues, driving consistency, quality, and financial performance. The role focuses on optimising catering profitability, enhancing customer engagement, and building a strong, collaborative team culture.
Key focus areas: - Catering operations: Lead multi-venue catering, ensure consistent food, service and presentation, manage stock, purchasing and supplier relationships, and action customer feedback.
- Financial & procurement: Manage and analyse catering financials, grow revenue, and keep expenses and wage costs within budget.
- People leadership: Recruit, train, mentor and develop catering and kitchen teams, conduct performance reviews, and strengthen FOH–BOH collaboration.
- Compliance & risk: Ensure compliance with food safety, WHS, Club policies and industry regulations.
Our ideal candidate - Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (advantageous).
- Proven leadership in catering, hospitality and/or multi-venue Clubs.
- Strong financial acumen across budgets, procurement and wage costs.
- Excellent communication, leadership and team development skills.
- Track record of driving customer-focused service and operational improvements.
- Experience with Jensen (POS) and Lightyear (accounts) is an advantage.
What We Offer - Competitive remuneration package.
- Complimentary meals on duty and uniform provided.
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- 5 weeks annual leave per annum.
How to Apply If you are a passionate hospitality leader ready for the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a detailed cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and your experience in multi-venue catering leadership.
As part of your application, please also answer the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Do you have a current RCG and RSA Certificate?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- What is your base salary expectation?
Please note that employment is subject to a police check and reference checks.