Lead with care. Cook with passion. Make a difference in senior living. Why you’ll love working with us: * Be part of a supportive team delivering exceptional dining experiences for residents. * Enjoy a leadership role with autonomy and opportunities for growth. * Work in a rewarding environment where your skills truly make an impact. He angitutanga / The opportunity: We are seeking a Chef Manager to lead our catering operations at CHT Hillsborough, a senior living site in Auckland. This role combines hands-on culinary expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring high-quality meals and exceptional service for residents. You’ll manage catering, cleaning, and laundry services while driving compliance, team development, and commercial success. Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities: * Plan, prepare, and present nutritious menus tailored to residents’ dietary needs. * Lead and manage a high-performing team, including rostering and performance reviews. * Oversee stock control, ordering, and cost management to meet budget targets. * Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and infection control standards. * Build strong relationships with clients and residents, ensuring exceptional service delivery. He korero mou / About you: * Proven experience in a similar leadership role within aged care or hospitality. * Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and drive efficiency. * Excellent communication and team management skills with a hands-on approach. * In-depth knowledge of food hygiene, health & safety, and workplace regulations. * Computer literate and confident using systems for rostering, ordering, and reporting. Nga painga / Benefits & Perks: * Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to online learning, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications. * Formal Career Paths: Clear pathways to grow your career within Compass Group. * Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate your success with Star Awards, Service Awards, and performance bonuses. * Health & Safety Focus: We prioritise your well-being with a safe work environment. * Corporate & Retail Discounts: Enjoy discounts on health insurance, gyms, optometry, and more. * Site-Specific Benefits: Free uniforms, on-site parking, and access to amenities. Mo matou / About us: * We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries. * Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors. * We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT. * Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen! * Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared