- Permanent, Full Time Position + Wellness Plan + EAP Services
- Competitive Wage + Discounted Goods & Services
- Training + Development Programs + Career Development opportunities
He angitūtanga / The opportunity:
Are you an experienced culinary leader passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences in one of our new Business & Industry sites in Auckland ?
We are looking for a Chef Manager to lead our one of our new Business & Industry sites in Auckland. This role presents an exciting opportunity to oversee and elevate catering quality, maintain the highest standards of food safety, and create a welcoming, well-organized environment that enhances both customer satisfaction and team efficiency. To excel in this role, you must have a genuine passion for cooking, exceptional culinary skills, and the leadership confidence to inspire, guide, and manage a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.i
Overall Purpose of the Role As Chef Manager, you'll lead a small but mighty team to provide top-tier food experiences while upholding Compass Group's values of excellence and sustainability. You'll manage kitchen operations, maintain food safety compliance, and oversee a team that consistently meets client expectations. Through strong leadership and strategic thinking, you'll create an environment that ensures a seamless, high-quality experience for lounge guests.
Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:
- Guest Experience & Quality Control: Deliver outstanding culinary experiences with high standards for food quality, buffet presentation, and visual appeal.
- Team Leadership: Develop, mentor, and support kitchen staff.
- Client Relationships: Build strong, lasting relationships with clients, taking responsibility for ensuring satisfaction and handling any issues professionally.
- Operational Management: Create and manage rosters, collaborate with managers to align on food prep and planning, and oversee effective stock management.
- Cost Management & Budgeting: Control food and operational costs by maintaining accurate costing, inventory systems, and reducing waste.
- Compliance & Food Safety: Ensure adherence to all food safety, health, and hygiene regulations, maintaining a safe environment for both staff and guests.
- Supply Chain & Inventory: Develop a strong understanding of supply chain processes, maintain timely stock levels, and forecast inventory to meet demand.
He kōrero mōu / About you:
Competencies
- Cooking and Culinary Expertise: Bring a deep passion for food, paired with strong culinary skills and knowledge, managing stock, ensuring food safety, and maintaining a clean, organised kitchen.
- Client & Consumer Focus: Consistently deliver exceptional service, striving to exceed client and customer expectations.
- Team Development: Foster team growth and commitment through regular feedback, coaching, and recognition.
- Relationship Building: Communicate effectively, building rapport with team members, managers, clients and passengers etc.
- Strategic Vision: Understand and implement medium-term plans to support company goals and drive operational success.
- Continuous Improvement: Encourage innovation and seek out ways to enhance the lounge experience.
- Results-Driven: Manage budgets effectively, optimise resource use, and improve operational efficiency.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a similar role within hospitality or catering- minimum of 1-2 years' experience necessary.
- Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices
- Ability to manage budgets and achieve financial targets
- Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing teams in a high-performance environment
- Strong client relationship skills and commercial acumen
Desirable Qualifications
- NZQA Food Handling Certificate (Units 167 & 168) or equivalent
- NZQA Level 4 Cookery qualification
- Contract management experience
- Experience managing multi-service environments (cleaning, laundry)
Nga painga / Benefit & Perks:
- Competitive remuneration.
- Training & Development Programs
- Career Development Opportunities
- Discounts on Medical insurance, and banks, to hotels, insurance, and more!
- Rewards and recognition.
- EAP Services
Mo matou / About us:
- We are New Zealand's leading and largest provider of food and support services across multiple industries.
- These industry sectors are managed by our sub brands Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, and ESS.
- We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.
- Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!
- Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.
- We are an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
Successful candidates will be able to satisfactorily pass a police clearance.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
If you're ready to take on a rewarding leadership role and are committed to creating unforgettable dining experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in delivering excellence in the Auckland Lounge. Apply today!
For any recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team on recruitment@compass-group.co.nz
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