Leadership role - bring your chef experience to this management role.
Stunning Retirement Village environment
Permanent, full-time role - 40hrs week
Extensive staff benefits - read on to find out more.
East Auckland location - work close to home & avoid the traffic.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate chef, who as Food Services Manager will lead the food service at our village, Fairway Gardens in Golflands, East Auckland.

This position is a 'hands on' role, responsible for the profitable management of the dining operation ensuring a welcoming and professional customer experience, drives growth and meets budgets. You will have the opportunity to make your mark and influence the dining experience and continue to build upon our reputation for food quality and high hygiene standards.

Come and work in a brand-new kitchen and café at our highly sought after premium Village, with a brand-new café, bar and kitchen kitted out with all the latest appliances.

Some of the great things you will be doing

Taking responsibility for management, and achieving of kitchen revenue, labour & food costs and put in place initiatives and activities ensuring achievement of targets.
Engaging with residents to create a partnership approach to food & service offerings to make them attractive to residents and their guests.
Ensuring the dining environment and front of house operation is delivered to a high standard.
Create a culture of self-leadership, creativity, training, and continuous improvement.
Meeting all statutory and audit compliance requirements
Managing appropriate supplier relationships and purchasing to ensure best practice.
Preparing attractive and profitable menus for special events
Responsibility for the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others within the workplace

Skills and Experience Required:

Minimum 3 plus years' experience in a food and beverage hospitality management role
Sound technical cooking skills as a highly experienced chef
Strong communication and people skills
Cost control and stock management experience
Natural leader and able to build a culture of service 2nd to none.
Strong IT skills to enable you to effectively navigate the digital side of the role
Eager and passionate about making everyday better for our residents.
Good time management, highly organized with excellent admin and budgeting skills.

About us

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 6,500 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.

Check out some of our Benefits!

3 paid wellness days per annum.
1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year.
Health and Life Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff.
Access to our new Reward and Recognition platform which includes access to discounts and cashbacks from over 100 retailers.
26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years.

How to apply:
Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home

Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application

Food Services Manager

Metlifecare

Food Services Manager

Metlifecare

Auckland

Metlifecare

Food Services Manager

Location

Job Description

Hard Skills Required

Soft Skills Required

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