Foodservice Manager

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

Bethlehem Shores is a well-established, and premium, community in the heart of Tauranga known for its luxurious independent living options – and we have been busy developing an adjoining, purpose-built care centre with Living Well Apartments and Care Suites. Now, we need to build a passionate and committed team to support the care centre, and its new residents, who will start moving in from March 2026.

As our new Foodservice Manager, you will play a vital role in the wellbeing of our residents by providing high-quality, safe, and appetising meals that meet our resident’s individual nutrition needs.  

As part of our leadership team, you will also be responsible for the overall smooth and efficient running of the kitchen service of our care centre including supply and budget requirements, team management (including roster coordination), compliance with our Food Control Plan, and collaboration with kitchen staff to deliver a first-class experience for our residents. Our new care centre will also include a new cafe, which you will also oversee along with the well-established Shores Kitchen - a fantastic cafe located within the hub of our independent community (and open to members of the public).

Our Attitude of Living Well approach is an important philosophy at Arvida, and you will work alongside other team members across the organisation to practice and promote ‘Eating Well’ and building an authentic resident-led culture and experience.

This is a full time role, working 40 hours per week working Tuesday - Saturday, with an anticipated start date of early January 2026.

Qualifications

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Certificate in Advanced Professional Cookery - Level 4; New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service or Catering Services - Level 4; New Zealand Diploma in Culinary Arts or Cookery - Level 5.
• At least 3 years’ experience as Head Cook, Chef, or Kitchen Manager within the aged care industry or a similar environment
• Good level of computer literacy including Excel and Outlook.
• Effective oral and written communication skills. 
• Leadership style that inspires and motivates, with a management approach that creates a harmonious and effective team culture.
• Ability to manage a budget.
• Flexibility, adaptability and able to work well under pressure with good time management.
• Empathy towards older adults, good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Honesty, reliability, and integrity.
• Creative and open-minded.

Additional Information

He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we offer 

• A competitive market rate in a purpose-led environment
• An engaging, positive, and supportive work culture
• Opportunity to join a new team, and shape its direction, together
• Support and leadership from the wider Arvida community

If you have a passion for wellness, collaborating with others, and purpose-led work, we’d love to hear from you!

Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter outlining what you’ll bring to the role and your fit for Arvida.

About the Company

Nau mai ki te roopu Arvida | Welcome to Arvida

At Arvida, we create communities with freedom to thrive. 

We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders - with a resident-led approach. Each day, our interactions with our team and residents are guided by three values: Being There | In it Together | Look for a Way.

We have a network of 34 communities throughout the country – each with unique environments that support our residents to live life their way.