Chef Manager

Summerset Retirement Villages; Hamilton; Presencial; NZD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Ongoing training & development

Great benefits in sector

Work-life balance

Descripción de la vacante

Summerset Retirement Villages is recruiting a Chef Manager for Rototuna Village. You will lead a high-performing kitchen team, oversee resident meals, café offerings, and special events, while ensuring quality, compliance, and commercial performance.

This permanent full-time role is Monday to Friday, 9:00 am–5:30 pm, with occasional weekends for events. You’ll drive menu creativity, manage stock and costs, and mentor staff in a busy, resident-focused kitchen environment.

Formación

• Requires qualified and experienced chef with strong leadership skills.
• Must have knowledge of food safety and compliance with Food Act.
• Experience with set meal service, cafe offerings and events/catering.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals for residents and café guests.
• Create appealing menus and cabinet food to drive interest.
• Cater for events, celebrations and fine dining experiences.
• Lead, coach and schedule your kitchen team; manage stock and waste.
• Ensure compliance with Food Control Plan and monitor costs.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Food safety

Menu development

Catering events

Stock management

Communication skills

Educación

Professional cookery qualification

Descripción del empleo

Company Description:

You can help bring our villages to life!

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

Job Description:

Chef Manager Opportunity on the Menu at our Rototuna Village.

Our Chef Managers are responsible for the smooth running of kitchen operations, from resident meal service to vibrant café offerings and special events, while leading a passionate culinary team. This is a varied, hands-on leadership role where you’ll help create great food experiences for residents and visitors, while ensuring quality, compliance, and commercial performance.

Your Day-to-day Will Include:

• Preparing and cooking high-quality meals for residents, including those unable to visit the café
• Creating appealing menus and cabinet food that drive interest and enjoyment
• Catering for special events, celebrations, and fine dining experiences
• Leading, coaching, and supporting your kitchen team, including rostering and day-to-day guidance
• Managing stock, ordering, food storage, and kitchen equipment to keep operations running smoothly
• Ensuring full compliance with our Food Control Plan
• Monitoring costs, minimising waste, and supporting budget performance

This is a permanent full-time role and working Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm.

Qualifications:

You’ll be a qualified and experienced Chef with a passion for food, people, and leading a high-performing team. You’ll thrive in a busy environment, bring strong commercial awareness, and take pride in delivering consistently high standards.

You’ll Also Bring:

• A recognised professional cookery qualification
• Proven leadership experience in a high-output kitchen or similar environment
• Experience across set meal service, café offerings, and catering for events or functions
• Strong knowledge of food safety, compliance, and the Food Act
• Confidence managing stock, ordering, and day-to-day kitchen administration
• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for mentoring others

Additional Information:

Why Summerset?

Summerset's Known For Its Excellent Benefits And Strong Sense Of Values Around Care, Teamwork And Drive For Excellence. With Some Of The Best Benefits In The Sector, Some Of These Include:

• Great work-life balance with set weekly hours Monday to Friday, (occasional weekend and nights will be required for events).
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
• Ongoing training & development, including opportunities to gain further culinary qualifications
• A role where your food genuinely makes a difference every single day

Rototuna Village