Contract Catering Recruitment -

Contract Catering Recruitment

FINDING YOUR BUSINESS THE TALENT TO DELIVER

Contract Catering Recruitment

At Dillamore Recruitment Group, we specialise in sourcing leadership talent for the Contract Catering sector across Australia and New Zealand.

We work with contract caterers of all sizes, from large multinational groups to specialised boutique operators — helping them secure experienced leaders who drive service excellence, operational efficiency, and commercial success.

Our expertise is focused on mid-management to senior leadership appointments within contract catering environments.

Understanding the Unique Demands of Contract Catering

Contract catering is a dynamic and demanding industry.

Success relies on precision in operations, creativity in food service, and an unwavering commitment to client satisfaction. It also requires leaders who can manage tight margins, deliver outstanding dining experiences, and build strong client partnerships across a variety of sectors, including:

● Education (schools and universities)
● Corporate workplaces
● Healthcare and aged care
● Remote mining and industrial sites
● Stadiums, events, and major venues

We understand that every site, client, and contract is different — and that leadership must reflect this complexity.

Key Roles We Recruit

We recruit across the full leadership spectrum, including:

● General Managers and Regional Managers
● Operations Managers and Directors
● Executive Chefs and Group Executive Chefs
● Business Development Managers and Commercial Leaders
● Site and Venue Managers (Major Contracts and Remote Locations)
● Heads of Culinary, Heads of Operations, and Client Relationship Managers

We focus on finding candidates who not only have strong technical and operational capabilities, but who can also represent your brand, build client loyalty, and foster strong team cultures.

Our Approach

At Dillamore Recruitment Group, we take a tailored, relationship-driven approach to every assignment. Before we begin a search, we work closely with you to understand your operational style, service expectations, client profile, and organisational culture. This ensures we don’t just deliver candidates with the right skills — we deliver leaders who are truly aligned to your business.

Our recruitment process typically includes:
● In-depth briefing and role scoping
● Market mapping and proactive sourcing
● Behavioural and competency-based interviews
● Shortlisting and detailed candidate reporting
● Offer management and post-placement support

Throughout the process, we represent your organisation professionally and authentically, knowing that recruitment is often the first impression a candidate has of your business.