Chef Manager

Summerset; New Plymouth; Ibrido; NZD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Southern Cross Health Essentials 보험

Supplier discounts

Birthday leave & Long Service leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Summerset is seeking a Chef Manager for Mountain View Village in New Plymouth, NZ. You will lead a high‑performing kitchen, deliver resident meals, cafe offerings, and special events, while ensuring quality, compliance, and budget performance.

You’ll manage stock, food safety, and day‑to‑day kitchen administration, coaching a dedicated culinary team and guiding rostering and service standards.

Competenze

• Qualified and experienced Chef with passion for food and people.

Mansioni

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals for residents and cafe guests.

Formazione

Recognised professional cookery qualification

Strong leadership experience in a high‑output kitchen

Experience across set meal service, café offerings, and events/catering

Strong communication skills and mentoring

Stock management and kitchen administration

Descrizione del lavoro

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 Summerset Mountain View 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 - Friday with flexible required for events.

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:

• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
• Discounts from a variety of suppliers
• Birthday leave & Long Service leave
• A role where your food genuinely makes a difference every single day

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Friday 20thNovember. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!