Chef Manager

Summerset - Care; New Plymouth; Presencial; NZD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Discounts – supplier partners

Birthday leave

Long service leave

Descripción de la vacante

Summerset Mountain View Village is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations, deliver resident meals, café offerings and event catering. You will lead a skilled culinary team, ensure food safety and compliance, and drive budget performance in a busy, high-output kitchen.

You will bring a professional cookery qualification, proven leadership, and strong communication skills to mentor staff and maintain high standards across set meal service, café offerings, and catering for events.

Formación

• You’ll be a qualified and experienced Chef with a passion for leading a high-performing team.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, compliance and the Food Act.
• Proven leadership experience in a high-output kitchen or similar environment.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Mentoring others

Communication skills

Problem solving

Educación

Professional cookery qualification

Descripción del empleo

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 20th November. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications.