Chef Manager

Role Overview
Do you love to build genuine connections, nurture belonging and enhance life? At Aveo, you can do just that and more. You will feel confident to embrace new challenges in our supportive culture. Bring your whole-self to work, grow as you learn new things and be rewarded through the joy of helping others. Together let's redefine retirement living for senior Australians.
The Opportunity
Albany Creek Retirement Village is a friendly and vibrant retirement village, home to 380+ independent living units & apartments. Working closely with your small team of hospitality staff and residents, you will lead the kitchen and restaurant to success by providing exquisite lunch & dinner services, catering options and ideas for functions. As our new Chef Manager, you will have a positive rapport with restaurant guests & residents, enjoy being hands-on in prepping meals, understand food safety principles and ensure sufficient supplies of goods & ingredients. Most importantly, you'll have a passion for food, your team and the residents
This is a permanent full-time position working Monday-Friday 8-4pm. Flexibility required on special events or function nights (e.g until 8pm)
What We Offer:
• Paid Parental Leave and Purchased Annual Leave options
• Two (2) additional 'All About Me' leave days per calendar year
• Annual salary reviews and annual bonus incentive scheme
• Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers
• Opportunities for further career progression
• Be part of a friendly and supportive team in a caring retirement living community
You will:
• Be responsible for all kitchen and dining operations - overseeing daily lunch & dinner services, providing guidance to your team and creating fresh ideas to boost revenue
• Work closely with your food & beverage team to deliver great service, ensure restaurant nights are running smoothly and work with residents when they wish to host functions (e.g Melbourne Cup, Ladies Lunches etc)
• Monitor food safety checklists, compliance checklists and ensure strict adherence to all OH&S policies
• Complete stock management of all goods including ordering, rotation and amendments
• Complete staff rostering, manage development & hiring and ensure your team deliver outstanding service to residents
• Following up on day-to-day operational issues including maintenance, cleaning and performance issues
What You'll Bring:
• Experience in a casual dining kitchen setting (e.g retirement villages, cafes, a la carte settings, RSLs or pubs)
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (required)
• Qualified Food Safety Supervisor (desirable)
• Kitchen management experience (ordering stock, rostering, hiring and admin experience)
• Current Police Check clearance and minimum two (2) COVID-19 vaccinations (required)
Who We Are:

As a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience, Aveo provides the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Owned by Brookfield Asset Management, we're on an exciting journey of growth. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver a seamless experience for our 10,000 residents across 60+ diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1700 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.
What's Next?
Apply now and take the first step in bringing your passion to life. We are ready to welcome you.
Aveo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on hiring great people regardless of their race, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, background, religion, age, or sexual orientation. We treasure skills, expertise, and commitment. Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best talent in the industry. Diversity is essential to our success; we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all our people feel comfortable being their authentic selves, and embraced for who they are.
Job Details:

Job ID:
30516
Closes:
2pm, 21 Feb 2025
Location:
61 Explorer Dr, Albany Creek QLD 4035
Type:
Full Time
Category:
Food