Head Chef

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

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.