Site Manager - Elizabeth Knox Kitchen (Epsom), Auckland

• Full-time 40 hours per week, 9am to 5:30pm over 7-day roster

An exciting and rare opportunity has become available for an experienced Site Manager to lead the kitchen operation at Elizabeth Knox Home & Hospital in Epsom. Lead One of Our Largest Aged Care Kitchen Operations.

This key leadership role is ideal for a skilled Chef Manager with a passion for food, people leadership, and service excellence. You will be responsible for overseeing a large kitchen team, maintaining exceptional food quality standards, and building strong relationships with our client to ensure the highest level of resident satisfaction.

The kitchen provides nutritious, high-quality meals for up to 260 residents daily, making this one of our largest and most rewarding sites.

About the Role:
As Site Manager, you will be responsible for:
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a large and diverse kitchen team
• Building and maintaining positive client relationships
• Planning and developing menus that cater to varied dietary and nutritional requirements
• Overseeing the preparation, cooking, and service of wholesome, high-quality meals
• Monitoring food quality and presentation throughout all stages of production
• Ensuring compliance with New Zealand food safety standards, food control plans, and health and safety requirements
• Managing food and labour costs while delivering services within budget
• Ordering supplies and maintaining effective stock control procedures
• Driving continuous improvement in product quality, service delivery, and operational performance
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen environment
• Providing hands-on leadership and operational support when required

About You:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
• Proven experience in a Chef Manager, Head Chef, Site Manager, or similar leadership position
• Strong culinary knowledge and relevant hospitality industry experience
• Experience leading and motivating large teams
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A flexible, hands-on, and positive approach to leadership
• Sound knowledge of food safety regulations and dietary requirements within the aged care or healthcare sector – exposure to Safe Food Pro is desirable.
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Moderate to strong computer literacy
• A genuine passion for delivering great food and exceptional service
• The ability to remain calm, organised, and solutions-focused in a busy environment

What We Offer:
• The opportunity to lead one of our largest aged care kitchen operations
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents every day
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• A stable, rewarding leadership role within a respected organisation

If you're a passionate hospitality leader who enjoys developing teams and delivering outstanding food service, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career.

Who we are:
Cater Plus is one of New Zealand’s leading catering companies with over 800 team members nationwide. We’re known for great food, great service, and creating workplaces where people feel supported, valued, and proud of what they do.

How to apply:
You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ citizen, resident, or valid work visa). Please include your current visa status and expiry date (if applicable) with your application.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, so don’t miss out. Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you’d be great for the role.