Kitchen Manager

at  Metlifecare

Why Join

Experience a supportive work environment, with opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefits. Your career deserves genuine care. Metlifecare - where care meets career.

• Bring your strong leadership skills to this management role
• An extremely rewarding role position with future job stability
• No more midnight finishes!
• Extensive staff benefits list - read on to find out more…

ABOUT YOU:

You will be an experienced Chef with management experience from within a hospitality setting. You will be a natural leader and able to build a culture of service second to none. You have strong IT skills to enable you to effectively navigate the digital side of the role.
We are looking for someone who enjoys the creative side of kitchen management and takes pride in putting together events for our residents that will be well attended and talked about positively the next day. Building a calendar of events will be a key part of the role.
Above all, you are keen to make every day better for our residents and keep them coming back for more!

ABOUT US

At Metlifecare we create homes and communities. Places of belonging, villages humming with life. With a range of unique villages nationwide (and more in development), we are a well-known and trusted operator, and we take our role seriously.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Kitchen Manager to take over the leadership of our Café and Kitchen at Waitakere Gardens Village, based in Henderson Auckland. You will be a member of the Village Management Team.
This position is responsible for the profitable management of the kitchen operations, ensuring a welcoming and professional customer experience. You will have the opportunity to make your mark and influence the dining experience, building upon our reputation for food quality and culinary excellence. High hygiene standards and promoting this with your team is a given.
You will join a village with an outstanding culture and friendly atmosphere, with great staff already in place, with a reputation for providing fantastic food daily and for our regular events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Oversee daily kitchen operations - which runs 7 days a week - including food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, fostering a positive, productive work environment and ensuring the focus is on continuous improvement.
• Preparing attractive, profitable menus and cabinet food for our residents.
• Shaping the dining experience and service making certain your team deliver to the highest standard possible.
• Engaging with residents to identify new service offerings - this includes being a willing participant in our Café Forum.
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage the Kitchen P&L effectively.
• Responsibility for the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others within the workplace.