Chef Manager

You can help bring our villages to life! 

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.  

We are looking for a dedicated Chef Manager to join our our team at our Papamoa Village. As Chef Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and service. There will be a set number of meals to prepare daily for our residents, as well as regular onsite functions and events. You'll also have the opportunity to showcase your creativity in our onsite Café, which is a popular hub for both residents and visitors. You’ll create varied and seasonal menus tailored to the preferences and dietary needs of our residents, manage food budgets, and lead a dedicated kitchen team—all while helping to make mealtimes a highlight of the day.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, with shift times of either 7:30am to 4:00pm or 9:00am to 5:30pm.

As the Chef Manager, you will bring both culinary passion and strong leadership to the role. You'll have experience working in a professional kitchen, ideally within a care, hospitality, or residential environment, and a genuine interest in creating meals that nourish and delight. Your ability to lead a team, stay organised, and meet the diverse dietary needs our residents is key.

To be successful in the role, you'll need:

• A recognised culinary qualification 
• Experience managing successful kitchen teams
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong commercial acumen
• A warm, approachable manner and a genuine care for older adults

When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.  

Our benefits include:

• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset
• Opportunities to gain further recognised culinary qualifications
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
• Birthday leave

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Wednesday 2nd July. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!