Senior Lead Chef (Head Chef)

Enjoy your evenings again! Join us at Ryman and deliver exceptional dining experiences that our residents will love!

• Make a Difference: Impact the lives of our residents with your culinary skills.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy consistent fixed shifts, no early starts or late nights.
• Exclusive Discounts: Over 60 discounts on childcare, insurance, retail, and more!

Ryman Food Experience

Be part of the Ryman Food Experience, going beyond traditional aged care dining to create a truly holistic approach to nutrition and well-being, through thoughtfully prepared meals that respect our residents and celebrate diverse cultural traditions. Be a part of a team that values the impact of food on health and happiness!

Benefits Of Working At a Ryman Village

• As a Senior Lead Chef, you'll enjoy job security in today's competitive employment market.
• Enjoy consistent fixed shifts, free from very early starts and only the occasional late night, giving you more time to pursue your interests.
• Build meaningful relationships and make a real difference in the lives of our residents.
• Utilise opportunities to mentor and develop your team.
• Join us in redefining food and nutrition in retirement living - We think you'll be amazed!

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join Ryman's

Rowena Jackson Retirement Village in Invercargill as a Senior Lead Chef (Head Chef). This is a Full-Time role working

Sunday to Thursday 0800-1630

In this role you will:

• Lead, motivate and inspire the kitchen and cafe team to deliver a dining experience that's 'good enough for mum or dad '.
• Prepare delicious meals from our seasonal menus, rich in variety, flavour and nutrition.
• Develop menus and create specialty food for fine dining experiences and functions.
• Manage rosters, support menu development, trial new recipes and cater to different dietary needs.
• Operate with health and safety as a key consideration at all times.

About You

To thrive in our supportive and rewarding environment you will have:

• Extensive experience as a Head Chef, leading a team and running a kitchen catering for large groups or functions
• Outstanding communication skills with a reliable, approachable and professional manner
• Hold a qualification in Cookery or equivalent

About Ryman

Ryman is a leader in retirement living and care, employing over 7,700 people in New Zealand and Australia across a wide range of areas, including nursing, village operations, sales, technology, design, and corporate roles.

At Ryman, exceptional care is thoughtfully delivered every day. From meals and activities to maintenance and support, our teams work together so residents can feel confident everything is taken care of – because behind that promise is the standard we’ve always held ourselves to: it’s got to be good enough for mum and dad.

We’re in a period of real transformation, focusing on stronger commercial outcomes, smarter ways of working, and continuing to set the standard in retirement living and aged care.

If you share those values and you're looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.