EOI : Chef Manager - Auckland

Compass Group New Zealand; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Discounts

Wellness plan

Health & safety prioritised

Employee assistance program

Career progression opportunities

Access to wellbeing programs

Zusammenfassung

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

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Menu development

Budgeting

Staff rostering

Food safety

Communication

Ausbildung

NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Cookery

Tools

Safe Food Pro

VAULT

SAP

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Work with a brand that values your culinary, leadership and commercial experience.

• Take ownership of kitchen operations and lead a team where your experience can make a real impact
• Build your future with a supportive team and career opportunities across Compass Group

Job Overview

We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced Chef Managers for an exciting opportunity coming up in Auckland. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of food quality, kitchen operations, team performance and service standards while continuing to do what you love.

This permanent, full-time opportunity offers 40 hours per week and is expected to commence in early December 2026.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality food while maintaining consistent quality and portion standards
• Lead, coach and support team members while managing rosters and appropriate staffing levels
• Develop menus and meal plans that meet dietary, cultural and operational requirements
• Manage ordering, stock control, invoicing, food storage, waste reduction and budget requirements
• Maintain accurate operational records using systems including Safe Food Pro, VAULT and SAP
• Maintain high food safety, health and safety, cleaning and operational standards across the site

Qualifications

• NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Cookery or an equivalent qualification
• NZQA Food Handling Certificate, including Units 167 and 168
• Previous experience cooking in a similar environment, with the confidence to lead and mentor a team
• Financial management experience, including budgeting and Profit and Loss skills
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams, combined with effective communication skills
• Reliable, flexible and professional, with the ability to work autonomously and remain positive under pressure

Benefits & Perks

• Employee Benefits: Enjoy discounts, a wellness plan for job satisfaction.
• Supportive Environment: Health and safety prioritised, with EAP services for well‑being
• Work at New Zealand's leading provider of food services!
• Join a great team where everyone is treated like family!
• Access to leading health and wellbeing programs
• Career progression opportunities

About Compass Group

We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.

Our sub‑brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors.

We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.

Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!

Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.

We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritise sustainability in everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all.

For any recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team at [e-mail]