Chef Manager

Chef Manager Opportunity on the Menu!

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 youll 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

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This is a full time role working Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm.

Qualifications :

Youll be a qualified and experienced Chef with a passion for food people and leading a high-performing team. Youll thrive in a busy environment bring strong commercial awareness and take pride in delivering consistently high standards.

Youll 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

Summersets 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 

Ready to Apply 

Applications close on Friday 11th September. 

This is your chance to take the lead in a fresh exciting environment where your creativity leadership and love of food will be truly valued. 

Bring your passion. Build your team. Shape something special with Summerset. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time