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Metlifecare

Food Services Manager

  • Posted 1mo ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Auckland

Job Description

  • 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

Hard Skills Required

  • Food Service Management
  • Cost Control
  • Menu Planning
  • Stock Management
  • IT Proficiency

Soft Skills Required

  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Customer Engagement
  • Organizational Skills

Benefits and Perks

  • 🏥
    Subsidised Health Insurance
  • ⏰
    Flexible Work
  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 💼
    Life Insurance
  • 🏆
    Performance Bonus
  • 🩺
    Health Insurance
  • ⛑
    Uniform Provided
  • 🏎
    Competitive Salary
  • 📣
    Referral Bonuses
  • 🛂
    Visa Sponsorship
  • 🌿
    Wellness Program
  • 💻
    Company Supplied Technology
  • 🎂
    Birthdays Off
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