The OpportunityPittwater Palms Retirement Village is set amongst a tropical oasis in the heart of Sydney’s Northern Beaches. As Chef Manager, you will be working closely with your small team of hospitality staff, leading the kitchen to success by providing exquisite hospitality services that exceed the satisfaction of all residents. Our Chef Managers are extremely hands-on, preparing daily meals and building relationships with residents.This is a permanent full-time opportunity working Monday-Friday 10.30-6.30pm What we offer: $88K pa. plus superannuation Paid Parental Leave and Purchased Annual Leave options Two (2) additional 'All About Me' leave days per calendar year Annual salary reviews and annual bonus incentive scheme Employee Referral Program and Employee Assistance Program Discounts to Health Insurance and Retail & Leisure partner providers Be part of a friendly and supportive team in a caring retirement living community You will: Be responsible for all kitchen and dining operations - preparing meals for lunch & dinner services and creating fresh ideas in the kitchen Work closely with the team to deliver great service, ensure the restaurant is running smoothly and coordinating ideas for events and functions Monitor daily Food Safety and compliance checklists and ensure strict adherence to all OH&S policies Complete stock management of all goods including ordering, rotation and amendments Following up on day-to-day operational issues including adhering to schedules, cleaning lists and performance issues What you'll bring: Experience as a Chef in any kitchen setting (e.g retirement villages, aged care, cafes, a la carte settings, RSLs or pubs) Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (required) Qualified Food Safety Supervisor (desirable) Kitchen management experience (ordering stock, rostering and admin experience) Current Police Check clearance and minimum two (2) COVID-19 vaccinations (required) Who we areAs a leader in retirement living, with 30 years' experience, Aveo provides the stability and confidence to try new things and keep innovating. Owned by The Living Company, we're on an exciting journey of growth. Our in-house range of services is holistic, supporting our customers in their independence for as long as possible. This helps us deliver a seamless experience for our 10,000 residents across 60 diverse communities nationwide. We're a dedicated group of over 1300 caring, friendly team members; united with our core values; Kindness, Care and Respect. Together we create thriving communities that help retired Australians be their best selves.What's next?Apply now and take to first step in Bringing your Passion to life! We are ready to welcome you.