Chef Manager: Hands-On Kitchen Leader for Resident Dining

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

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.