Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen & Resident Dining (Mon-Fri)

Aveo; Peregian Beach; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on leadership

Annual salary reviews

Bonus program

Parental leave options

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Aveo's Peregian Springs Country Club is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, oversee food prep, ordering, rostering and menu input, delivering high quality dining for residents.

This full-time, Monday-Friday role offers $85K per year including superannuation, with opportunities to influence menus, events, staff development, and a supportive retirement living environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Commercial Cookery required.
• Food Safety certification desirable.
• Experience leading a kitchen in hospitality/healthcare.
• Strong communication with residents and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on food preparation and daily kitchen operations.
• Oversee ordering, stock control and food safety compliance.
• Coordinate rostering and onboarding of kitchen staff.
• Contribute to menu planning with resident feedback.
• Plan and deliver catering for events and functions.
• Build relationships with residents and foster community.
• Support and guide kitchen team with a collaborative leadership style.

Skills

Chef leadership

Staff rostering

Food safety

Communication with residents

Education

Certificate in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety certification

Tools

Stock ordering systems

Rostering software

Job description

Aveo's Peregian Springs Country Club is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, oversee food prep, ordering, rostering and menu input, delivering high quality dining for residents.

This full-time, Monday-Friday role offers $85K per year including superannuation, with opportunities to influence menus, events, staff development, and a supportive retirement living environment.