Chef Manager

Summerset; Wellington; Presencial; NZD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health insurance

Training & development

Opportunity to gain culinary quals

Great work-life balance

Resumo da vaga

Summerset is seeking a Chef Manager in our Whanganui village to lead a busy kitchen, delivering high-quality meals for residents, café offerings and events. You’ll manage a culinary team, plan menus, control costs and ensure Food Control Plan compliance in a warm, resident-focused environment.

This permanent full-time role runs Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends or nights for events. A professional cookery qualification and strong leadership are essential.

Qualificações

• Qualified chef with a professional cookery qualification.
• Proven leadership in a high-output kitchen.
• Experience with set meal service, café offerings and event catering.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, compliance and the Food Act.
• Stock management, ordering and day-to-day kitchen administration.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals for residents.
• Lead and coach the kitchen team, including rostering and day-to-day guidance.
• Develop appealing menus and cabinet food for residents and visitors.
• Cater for special events, celebrations and functions.
• Manage stock, ordering, food storage and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with the Food Control Plan.
• Monitor costs, minimise waste and support budget performance.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Food safety

Stock & cost control

Menu & events catering

Mentoring others

Communication

Formação

Professional cookery qualification

Descrição da vaga

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.

When you're part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes.

Job Description

Chef Manager Opportunity on the Menu at our Whanganui 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