Chef Manager

Aveo; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Purchased annual leave

Two extra leave days per calendar year

Employee referral program

Employee assistance program

Discounts on health insurance

Discounts at partner retailers

Job summary

Aveo’s Redmond Park Retirement Living in Princes Hill is seeking a hands-on Chef Manager. You’ll lead a small hospitality team, prepare daily meals, and foster strong resident relationships in a vibrant retirement community.

The role covers lunch and dinner services, with a focus on exceptional hospitality and kitchen operations. The position is permanent part-time, scheduled Tuesday and Friday from 12:00pm to 8:00pm.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef in kitchen settings (retirement villages, aged care, cafes, etc.).
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is required.
• Qualified Food Safety Supervisor is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage all kitchen and dining operations, including lunch and dinner services.
• Lead a small hospitality team and coordinate events and functions.
• Monitor food safety, OH&S compliance, and stock rotation.

Skills

Chef

Kitchen management

Food safety

Stock management

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

The Opportunity

Redmond Park Retirement Living is located in the heart of Princes Hill, Redmond Park is a vibrant inner-city retirement community offering residents a rich and fulfilling lifestyle steps from Lygon Street, Carlton's cafés, and easy tram connections to the CBD. Our residents enjoy spacious, premium apartments alongside a full range of amenities. As a Chef Manager, you will be working closely with your small team of hospitality staff, leading the kitchen to success by providing exquisite hospitality services that exceed the satisfaction of all residents. Our Chef Managers are extremely hands‑on, preparing daily meals and building relationships with residents. This is a permanent part time opportunity working Tuesday and Friday (12:00pm-8:00pm).

What we offer:

• $37.57/hr + superannuation+ relevant award entitlements including penalty rates,overtimeand allowances
• Paid Parental Leave and Purchased Annual Leave options
• Two (2) additional leave days per calendar year
• Employee ReferralProgramand Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
• Be part of a friendly and supportive team in a caring retirement living community

You will:

• Be responsible for all kitchen and dining operations - preparing meals for lunch & dinner services and creating fresh ideas in the kitchen
• Work closely with the team to deliver great service, ensure the restaurant is running smoothly and coordinating ideas for events and functions
• Monitor daily Food Safety and compliance checklists and ensure strict adherence to all OH&S policies
• Complete stock management of all goods including ordering, rotation and amendments
• Following up on day-to-day operational issues including adhering to schedules, cleaning lists and performance issues

What you'll bring:

• Experience as a Chef in any kitchen setting (e.g retirement villages, aged care, cafes, a la carte settings, RSLs or pubs)
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (required)
• Qualified Food Safety Supervisor (desirable)
• Kitchen management experience (ordering stock, rosteringand admin experience)
• Current Police Check clearance and minimum two (2) COVID-19 vaccinations (required)

Who we are

As a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience, Aveo provides the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Owned by The Living Company, we're on an exciting journey of growth. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver a seamless experience for our 10,000 residents across 60+ diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1300 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.