Chef Manager

Aveo; Peregian Beach; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary reviews

Bonus program

Paid parental leave options

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts to Health Insurance

Retail & Leisure partner discounts

Annual flu vaccinations

Skin checks

Job summary

Aveo is seeking a Chef Manager for Peregian Springs Country Club, a large retirement living community near Peregian Springs Golf Club. You will lead the kitchen, oversee food prep, ordering, rostering, and menu input to ensure residents enjoy high-quality dining every day.

This permanent full-time role runs Monday–Friday 9.30–5.30pm, combining culinary leadership with community connection and resident-focused service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef in restaurant, hotel, healthcare or quality hospitality.
• Experience with stock ordering systems, rostering, hiring and kitchen administration.
• Hands-on leadership coordinating daily kitchen operations.
• Strong communication and resident-focused approach.
• Interest in retirement living and positive resident impact.
• Certificate in Commercial Cookery required; Food Safety certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on preparation of high-quality meals while maintaining kitchen operations.
• Oversee ordering, stock control, food safety compliance, and kitchen admin.
• Coordinate rostering and support recruitment/onboarding of kitchen staff.
• Contribute to menu planning using resident feedback and dietary needs.
• Plan and deliver catering for community functions and events.
• Build relationships with residents and respond to feedback to enhance dining.
• Guide and support the kitchen team in a collaborative, hands-on style.

Skills

Chef experience

Stock ordering

Roster planning

Kitchen administration

Resident engagement

Leadership in kitchen

Education

Certificate in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety certification

Job description

Do you love to build genuine connections, nurture belonging and enhance life? At Aveo, you can do just that and more. Join us and feel confident to embrace new challenges in our supportive culture. Bring yourwhole-selfto work, grow as you learn new things and be rewarded through the joy of helping others. Togetherlet'sredefine retirement living for senior Australians.

The Opportunity

Peregian Springs Country Club is a large retirement living community that is home to 230+ independent living units and is moments from the Peregian Springs Golf Club. As the Chef Manager, you’ll lead by example in a hands-on Chef role while coordinating the entire kitchen operations. You’ll oversee food preparation, ordering, compliance, rostering, and menu input, ensuring residents enjoy a high-quality dining experience every day. This is a rewarding role where you can combine your culinary skills with leadership and connection in a retirement living environment.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity working Monday-Friday 9.30-5.30pm

Your Impact

• Deliver hands-on preparation of high-quality meals while maintaining strong daily kitchen operations
• Oversee ordering, stock control, food safety compliance, and general kitchen administration
• Coordinate rostering and support recruitment and onboarding of kitchen team members
• Contribute to menu planning, incorporating resident feedback and adapting offerings to meet preferences and dietary needs
• Plan and deliver catering for community functions and special events
• Build strong relationships with residents, actively responding to feedback to enhance the dining experience and fostering a sense of community
• Support, guide, and work alongside the kitchen team in a collaborative, hands-on leadership style

What you'll bring

• Experience as a Chef in a restaurant, hotel, healthcare or high-quality hospitality environment
• Experience with or exposure to stock ordering systems, staff rostering, hiring and kitchen administration
• Confidence working hands-on in the kitchen while coordinating daily operations
• Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in connecting with residents
• Enthusiasm for working in retirement living and making a positive impact
• Certificate in Commercial Cookery (required) and Food Safety certification (desirable)

What we offer

• $85K pa. inclusive of superannuation
• A hands-on leadership role where you stay connected to cooking every day
• Greater work-life balance compared to traditional hospitality settings
• Opportunity to influence menus and shape resident dining experiences
• Annual salary reviews, bonus program and paid parental leave options
• Employee ReferralProgramand Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
• Annual flu vaccinations and skin checks
• The opportunity to build meaningful, lasting relationships with residents and contribute to our retirement community

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'reon 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'rea dedicated group of over 1000 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.