Chef Manager - Cafe

Aveo; Northern Beaches Council; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Purchased Annual Leave

Additional leave days

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Health Insurance discounts

Retail & Leisure partner discounts

Job summary

Aveo's Bayview Gardens Retirement Living in Sydney's Northern Beaches is seeking a part-time Café Chef to lead daily café operations, create menu ideas and deliver friendly, high‑quality service to residents. You'll hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, have kitchen experience across settings, and uphold strict food safety standards.

The role offers a 26‑hour week with a competitive hourly rate and entitlements under the relevant award.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef in a kitchen setting (retirement villages, cafes, etc.).
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is required.
• Qualified Food Safety Supervisor is desirable.
• Kitchen management experience (stock ordering, rostering, admin).
• Current Police Check and two COVID-19 vaccinations are required.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for all café operations – prepare morning tea, lunch and afternoon service, and bring fresh menu ideas.
• Work with the team to deliver great service and keep the café running smoothly.
• Monitor daily food safety checks and adhere to OH&S policies.

Skills

Cooking Experience

Leadership

Food Safety

Stock Management

Vaccinations

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

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 your whole-self to work, grow as you learn new things and be rewarded through the joy of helping others. Together let's redefine retirement living for senior Australians.

The Opportunity

Bayview Gardens Retirement Living is set amongst a tropical oasis in rainforest-like grounds in the heart of Sydney’s Northern Beaches. With our brand new community centre opening in August 2026, this is the perfect opportunity to be part of exciting developments within the community.

This is a permanent part-time opportunity working Monday – Thursday (10:00am-3:00pm) and Fridays (10:00am-6:00pm)

What We Offer

• $37.57/hr+ superannuation + relevant award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances
• Paid Parental Leave and Purchased Annual Leave options
• Two (2) additional leave days per calendar year
• Employee Referral Program and 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 café operations - preparing food for morning tea, lunch and afternoon service, and bringing fresh ideas to the menu
• Work closely with the team to deliver great service, keep the café running smoothly, and help coordinate resident events and functions held in the space
• 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, rostering and 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.

Aveo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on hiring great people regardless of their race, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, background, religion, age, or sexual orientation. We treasure skills, expertise, and commitment. Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best talent in the industry. Diversity is essential to our success; we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all our people feel comfortable being their authentic selves, and embraced for who they are.