Site Manager - Rangiura Resthome, Putaruru

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• Full time - 40 Hours per Week
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• Immediate start
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Are you an experienced hospitality leader with a passion for food, people, and creating exceptional dining experiences? Do you have a strong background in aged care dining and the ability to lead a team while managing a busy kitchen and café operation? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Rangiura is seeking a dedicated and hands-on Site Manager to oversee our kitchen and café operations, ensuring outstanding food service for our 75 residents. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people by delivering high-quality meals and memorable dining experiences tailored to their needs and preferences.

Reporting to senior management, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the kitchen and café, leading and supporting your team, maintaining high food service standards, and ensuring efficient operational performance.

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• Oversee all kitchen and café operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
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• Plan, prepare, and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals that meet aged care dietary and wellness requirements.
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• Lead, coach, and support kitchen and café staff to achieve high standards and foster a positive team culture.
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• Monitor food quality and presentation to ensure a consistently excellent resident experience.
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• Manage budgets, food costs, labour costs, and stock control to maintain efficient operations.
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• Coordinate and deliver regular events, functions, and community gatherings for residents, families, local villages, and the wider community.
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• Ensure compliance with all food safety, health and safety, and regulatory requirements.
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• Maintain accurate records and reporting through effective use of computer systems and administration tools.
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To be successful in this role, you will have:

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• Proven experience managing a commercial kitchen, café, or hospitality operation.
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• Strong experience in aged care catering, including dietary and texture-modified meal requirements.
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• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage a team.
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• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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• Sound financial and budget management experience.
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• Strong organisational and planning abilities, with attention to detail.
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• Good computer literacy and confidence using digital systems.
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• A positive, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.
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Cater Plus is one of New Zealand’s leading catering companies with over 780 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.

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).