Food Services Manager - Lead Dining & Team, Great Benefits

Metlifecare Limited; Upper Harbour; Remote; NZD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 paid wellness days per annum

1 paid day of leave to celebrate your

Health Insurance - automatic cover

26 weeks of parental leave on full pay

Kiwisaver payments continued

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Refer a friend incentive

Education, Development and Training

Job summary

Metlifecare Limited in Auckland is seeking a hands-on Food Services Manager for Orion Point Village to oversee our café and care home dining options. You will lead kitchen and front-of-house operations, develop engaging menus, manage costs, and foster outstanding service for residents and guests.

With 3+ years in food and beverage hospitality management, strong cooking, cost control and stock skills, you’ll guide a team, drive continuous improvement, and maintain rigorous safety standards while

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years in a food and beverage hospitality management role.
• Sound technical cooking skills and cost control experience.
• Stock management and supplier relationship abilities.
• Strong leadership and ability to drive service excellence.
• Good IT skills to navigate digital tools and systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage labour, food costs, and implement initiatives to achieve targets.
• Engage with residents to shape appealing food and service offerings.
• Ensure cafe, dining environment and front of house meet high standards.
• Foster a culture of self-leadership, creativity, training and continuous improvement.
• Ensure inspections and staff qualifications are up to date.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Stock management

IT skills

Food service management

Job description

Metlifecare Limited in Auckland is seeking a hands-on Food Services Manager for Orion Point Village to oversee our café and care home dining options. You will lead kitchen and front-of-house operations, develop engaging menus, manage costs, and foster outstanding service for residents and guests.

With 3+ years in food and beverage hospitality management, strong cooking, cost control and stock skills, you’ll guide a team, drive continuous improvement, and maintain rigorous safety standards while