Chef Manager

Hospitality · Coraki, Lismore & Far North Coast NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

Experienced Chefs ready to move into kitchen leadership will find a meaningful opportunity in this Chef Manager role, based in a residential aged care setting on the Far North Coast of NSW.

The position carries responsibility for kitchen operations and suits a professional who can demonstrate qualifications, practical expertise and the capability to lead a team while sustaining high standards. Strong culinary skills need to be supported by real experience, leadership and a professional track record.

A central part of the role is creating meals that are nutritious, enjoyable and matched to the individual needs of residents, while keeping kitchen operations efficient and compliant with food safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Shape a positive and professional culture within the kitchen team
Lead kitchen staff, providing supervision and support
Oversee daily kitchen operations and coordinate food preparation
Plan and produce high-quality meals for residents
Modify meals to meet dietary, nutritional and individual requirements
Monitor the quality, presentation and consistency of food
Uphold food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures
Coordinate kitchen schedules and workflow while ensuring efficient use of food, equipment and resources
Identify improvements to kitchen and dining operations and implement them
Collaborate with care and support teams
Develop respectful relationships with residents, their families and colleagues
Maintain compliance with applicable workplace and food safety standards

Requirements & Eligibility

Recognised Chef qualification supported by verifiable documentation
Demonstrated professional Chef experience, including earlier kitchen supervision or management roles
Background in high-volume or large-scale catering operations
Strong working knowledge of HACCP and food safety requirements
Capability to produce varied, nutritious and high-quality meals, informed by an understanding of dietary and nutritional requirements
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, applied through a reliable and organised approach to kitchen management
Prior experience in aged care, healthcare, hospitality or institutional catering is advantageous
Capacity to provide evidence of qualifications and relevant work experience
Capacity to meet applicable Australian employment and visa requirements
Employer sponsorship is open to eligible international candidates

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