About this role
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 caféCreating appealing menus and cabinet food that drive interest and enjoymentCatering for special events, celebrations, and fine dining experiencesLeading, coaching, and supporting your kitchen team, including rostering and day-to-day guidanceManaging stock, ordering, food storage, and kitchen equipment to keep operations running smoothlyEnsuring full compliance with our Food Control PlanMonitoring costs, minimising waste, and supporting budget performancePlease to view the full job description.
This is a permanent full-time role and working Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm.
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 qualificationProven leadership experience in a high-output kitchen or similar environmentExperience across set meal service, café offerings, and catering for events or functionsStrong knowledge of food safety, compliance, and the Food ActConfidence managing stock, ordering, and day-to-day kitchen administrationStrong communication skills and a genuine passion for mentoring others 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 Ready to Apply?
Applications close on Tuesday 13th October.
This is your chance to take the lead in a exciting environment where your creativity, leadership, and love of food will be truly valued. Bring your passion. Shape something special with Summerset!