Chef Manager at Summerset

Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Kitchen management, Menu planning, Food safety, Leadership, Communication, Mentoring, Culinary arts, Compliance, Event management, Team management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description You can help bring our villages to life! At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents. When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes. Job Description Chef Manager Opportunity on the Menu As our Richmond Villlage Chef Manager, you’ll oversee all kitchen operations – from resident meals to vibrant café offerings, events such as cultural or fine dining evenings – all while leading a passionate culinary team. Your day-to-day will include: As our Chef Manager, you’ll oversee all kitchen operations – from resident meals to vibrant café offerings, events such as cultural or fine dining evenings – all while leading a passionate culinary team. Your day-to-day will include: Preparing and cooking delicious set meals for residents who can’t make it to the café Creating enticing café menus and cabinet food that appeals to a wide audience Managing food preparation for special events and celebrations Ensuring full compliance with our Food Control Plan Supporting a culture of warmth, care, and excellence in everything we do Please click here to view the full job description. Qualifications You’ll be a qualified, experienced Chef with a passion for food and people. You thrive in a busy kitchen, lead by example, and love bringing people together through great food. You’ll also bring: A recognised professional cookery qualification Proven experience as a Chef in a high-output kitchen, across set meal plans for care as well as café experience A solid understanding of food safety and compliance requirements Strong leadership and communication skills A love for mentoring and supporting others in the kitchen At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team. Additional Information Why Summerset? Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include: Great work-life balance with set weekly hours Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend and nights will be required for events. Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance Ongoing training & development, including opportunities to gain further culinary qualifications A role where your food genuinely makes a difference every single day Ready to Apply? Applications close on the 10/05/2026 This is your chance to take the lead in a fresh, exciting environment where your creativity, leadership, and love of food will be truly valued. Bring your passion. Build your team. Shape something special with Summerset. Employee Type: Permanent Work Location: Richmond

Responsibilities

The Chef Manager oversees all kitchen operations, including meal preparation for residents, café offerings, and special events. They are responsible for leading the culinary team while ensuring full compliance with food safety and quality standards.