Food Services Manager
Ramsay Health Care · Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
Hollywood Private Hospital is an acute care hospital located in Nedlands, Western Australia. Hollywood is one of Australia's largest private hospitals, with more than 900 licensed beds. The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care.
Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom.
Hollywood Private Hospital seeks a skilled and motivated Catering and Food Services Manager to lead our food services department.
In this role, you will direct the operational and business functions of the department in line with current legislation, strict infection control and quality standards, and organisational strategy. You will lead a dedicated kitchen and service team to ensure the prompt, safe, and efficient delivery of high-quality meals to our patients, visitors, and staff.
Key responsibilities
- Direct daily food and beverage operations across the facility (which includes a room service model of food delivery).
- Maintain rigorous compliance with food safety legislation, HACCP principles, and hospital infection prevention guidelines.
- Lead, roster, and mentor the catering team to maintain service excellence and high culinary standards.
- Drive departmental financial performance through sound budget management, inventory control, and procurement practices.
- Collaborate with dietitians and clinical teams to meet diverse patient dietary requirements.
- Maintain kitchen records, food audit documentation, and digital management systems.
What you will bring
Essential:
- Food Safety Supervisor certification and demonstrated, in-depth food safety knowledge.
- Proven management experience in a catering, healthcare, or hospitality environment.
- Strong business acumen with experience managing operational budgets and inventory, as well as an innovative approach to food service.
- Excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills to engage with patients and colleagues.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead a collaborative, fast-paced team.
- Strong computer literacy and confidence using catering management software.
- Valid Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain one before starting).
Desirable:
- Degree, Diploma, or recognised trade qualifications in Catering or Hospitality.
- Documented attendance at a recognised HACCP workshop.
- Tertiary qualifications in management or business, or current enrolment towards completion.
What’s in it for You:
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
- Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
- Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
- Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
- Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
- Increase your take-home pay through novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.
Why Join Ramsay:
At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:
- Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
- A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
- A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.
- Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
Apply:
Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today. All applications are to be lodged online.
Applications close: 24th November 2026
Reference number: JR117192
Please Note:
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.
Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.