Assistant Kitchen Manager

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established Australian food business known for its fresh, healthy products and fast-paced operations. Their central kitchen supplies multiple locations across South East Queensland and they’re looking for an organised, hands-on leader to oversee day-to-day production.

As the Assistant Kitchen Manager, you’ll manage a small, tight-knit team responsible for preparing and dispatching high-volume fresh ingredients daily. You’ll ensure everything runs like clockwork - from supplier ordering and rostering to food safety and logistics coordination.

This is a hands-on operational role suited to someone who loves process, structure, and leading by example in a busy, non-customer facing production environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Oversee daily prep, packaging & dispatch of fresh food items
• Manage rostering, stock levels & supplier relationships
• Lead and support a team of kitchen assistants, supervisors and a logistics team
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP / Food Safety Supervisor)
• Coordinate with senior management to ensure smooth daily operations

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years’ experience leading a kitchen or food production team
• Trade-qualified with HACCP and food safety knowledge
• Process-driven, detail-oriented & highly organised
• Calm, kind and consistent leadership style
• Physically fit and comfortable in a fast-moving, hands-on role

The details

• Full-time, 38-hour week with early morning starts and early afternoon finishes
• Flexible roster options
• Salary $75-80k+ S dependent on experience
• Staff meals and generous company-wide discounts
• Regular social team days and genuine career development opportunities with a genuinely fast growing, vibrant brand

Hit Apply to submit your resume and we will contact you within 48 hours.

Please note we are only able to consider candidates with unrestricted Australian working rights.

For over 18 years, Hospoworld has partnered with leading hospitality employers to connect candidates with rewarding careers across Queensland, Australia & NZ. Find more opportunities near you at www.hospoworld.com.

For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Ally.

Phone: [07 3214 3904](tel:07 3214 3904)
Email: [email protected]