Chef Manager

Colonial Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary reviews

Bonus program

Paid parental leave

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance discounts

Retail discounts (Health & Leisure)

Annual flu vaccinations

Skin checks

Job summary

Aveo is seeking a Chef Manager for Bayview Gardens Retirement Living in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. This permanent full-time role is Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, leading daily kitchen operations, menu input and resident dining experiences.

You will oversee food preparation, ordering, rostering and compliance, while mentoring the kitchen team and building relationships with residents to tailor meals to preferences and dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef in a quality hospitality environment.
• Experience with stock ordering, rostering and kitchen administration.
• Hands-on leadership while coordinating daily operations.
• Strong communication and resident engagement.
• Desire to work in retirement living.
• Certificate in Commercial Cookery (required).
• Food Safety Certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Chef experience

Roster management

Stock ordering

Hiring & kitchen administration

Communication

Resident engagement

Education

Certificate in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Certification

Job description

The Opportunity Bayview Gardens Retirement Living is set amongst a tropical oasis in rainforest-like grounds in the heart of Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Our brand new community centre has just opened, and it’s an exciting opportunity for our Chef Manager to make the kitchen their own and help shape the dining experience from the start.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 (9am-5pm).

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

• 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 we 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.