Chef Manager

Aveo; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: AUD 85K per year inclusive of

Hands-on leadership role

Work‑life balance

Menu influence

Annual salary reviews

Parental leave

Health insurance discounts

Skin checks and flu vaccinations

Job summary

Aveo Peregian Springs is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead and manage the kitchen operations in a retirement living community on Sunshine Coast. You will oversee food preparation, ordering, compliance, rostering, and menu input to ensure residents enjoy high-quality dining daily.

This permanent full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 9:30–5:30, and emphasizes hands-on cooking with leadership, resident connection, and menu influence in a supportive retirement living setting.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Commercial Cookery with current Food Safety certification.
• Experience as a Chef in hospitality or retirement living is preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication with residents.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on preparation of high-quality meals.
• Oversee ordering, stock control and safety compliance.
• Coordinate rostering and support recruitment.
• Contribute to menu planning based on resident feedback.
• Plan catering for community events and functions.
• Foster strong resident relationships and a collaborative kitchen culture.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Stock ordering

Rostering

Menu input

Resident engagement

Education

Certificate in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety certification

Job description

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.

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