Chef Manager
Hospitality · Coraki, Lismore & Far North Coast NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr
Experienced Chefs who have led busy kitchens in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Doha and are weighing a considered next step may find it in this Chef Manager role, taking responsibility for kitchen operations in a residential aged care environment in New South Wales.
The employer wants a Chef who can demonstrate qualifications, practical expertise and the ability to lead a team while holding consistently high standards, with culinary skill backed by real experience and a professional track record.
Your meals should be nutritious, enjoyable and suited to each resident's individual needs, while the kitchen runs efficiently and meets food safety compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Run daily kitchen operations, coordinating food preparation, kitchen schedules and workflow
- Lead, supervise and support the kitchen team while fostering a positive, professional culture
- Plan and deliver high-quality meals for residents, adapting them to dietary, nutritional and individual requirements
- Uphold food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures and stay compliant with relevant workplace and food safety standards
- Check food quality, presentation and consistency
- Make efficient use of food, equipment and kitchen resources
- Identify and introduce improvements to kitchen and dining operations
- Work collaboratively with care and support teams
- Build respectful relationships with residents, families and colleagues
Requirements & Eligibility
- A recognised Chef qualification with verifiable supporting documents, and the ability to provide evidence of qualifications and relevant work experience
- Demonstrated professional Chef experience, including time spent supervising or managing a kitchen
- A background in high-volume or large-scale catering operations
- Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP requirements
- Able to produce varied, nutritious, high-quality meals, informed by an understanding of dietary and nutritional requirements
- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, and an organised, dependable style of kitchen management
- Previous aged care, healthcare, hospitality or institutional catering experience is advantageous
- Able to meet applicable Australian employment and visa requirements
- Eligible international candidates can access employer sponsorship
Apply: jobs@emiratesprime.ae · WhatsApp