Chef Manager — Lead Culinary Team & Kitchen Ops

Compass Group New Zealand; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Wellness plan

Health & safety prioritised

Employee assistance program

Career progression opportunities

Access to wellbeing programs

Job summary

Compass Group New Zealand is seeking an experienced Chef Manager in Auckland to lead kitchen operations, drive food quality and team performance. This hands-on role involves menu development, budgeting and maintaining high safety standards in a permanent full-time position with 40 hours per week.

You will manage rosters, mentor staff and collaborate across departments to deliver exceptional service. Career opportunities and a supportive environment are offered within New Zealand's leading food

Qualifications

• NZQA Level 4 Cookery qualification or equivalent.
• NZQA Food Handling Certificate (Units 167 and 168).
• Experience leading and mentoring a kitchen team.
• Financial management experience including budgeting and P&L.
• Strong computer skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality food with consistency.
• Lead, coach and support the team; manage rosters and staffing levels.
• Develop menus and meal plans meeting dietary and operational needs.
• Manage ordering, stock, invoicing, storage, waste and budgets.
• Maintain operational records using Safe Food Pro, VAULT and SAP.
• Ensure high food safety and cleaning standards across the site.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Budgeting

Staff rostering

Food safety

Communication

Education

NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Cookery

Tools

Safe Food Pro

VAULT

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Group New Zealand is seeking an experienced Chef Manager in Auckland to lead kitchen operations, drive food quality and team performance. This hands-on role involves menu development, budgeting and maintaining high safety standards in a permanent full-time position with 40 hours per week.

You will manage rosters, mentor staff and collaborate across departments to deliver exceptional service. Career opportunities and a supportive environment are offered within New Zealand's leading food