Catering Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. JBS Australia scores B on the Alion truth index.
About the Role
To support the ongoing growth of the business, we are currently recruiting a passionate Catering Manager to lead our onsite Catering team. As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high quality food and beverage services that meet our employee expectations and align with operational standards.
This role ensures the smooth running of all catering activities, from menu planning and food preparation to service delivery and compliance. The Catering Manager plays a key part in maintaining profitability, driving customer satisfaction and fostering a safe, efficient and innovative kitchen environment.
- Full-time position
- Monday to Friday - no weekend work required
- 5am to 1.30pm (flexible for the right candidate)
About You
- Trade qualified in commercial cookery
- 5+ years managing operations / kitchens
- Strong people leadership skills
- Experience with leading both front of house and back of house staff
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Intermediate computer literacy skills
- Background in beef
- Willingness to learn about JBS products and brands
- Ability to manage budgets effectively
Why Join JBS?
- Competitive salary package + no weekend work
- Heavily discounted premium JBS meat products through our onsite butcher shop
- Long-term technical training and career development opportunities with a global organisation
- Regular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrations
- Access to heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands including R.M. Williams and Ariat
- Corporate discounts with Australian Super, Bupa and Medibank Private Health Insurance
- Exclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hire, CommBank and Dell Technologies, Specsavers and Telstra
- Significant discounts on adventure experiences through Adrenaline
- Retail discounts via The Ambassador Card - Australia's premier member benefits program
Located 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queensland’s world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville Plant is JBS Australia’s most northern operation. Cattle are sourced from a wide supply area, including the Northern Territory, north and north-western Queensland and packed into the AMH brand, the most trusted name in beef. The plant employs approximately 500 team members with a processing capacity of 900 head of cattle per day.
Looking for a stable, full-time role with no weekend work, great employee benefits and opportunities to grow your career? Join the JBS Townsville team and apply now!