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Full-Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm
Immediate Start
We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and hands-on Site Manager to lead our café operation at Piki Ki Te Ao, Ōtāhuhu Police Station. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading from the front.
In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the café, managing a small team to deliver high-quality food and exceptional service to Police staff and visitors. You will ensure smooth service each morning, creating a welcoming space where customers can start their day with delicious, well-presented food.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing operational management with hands-on food preparation and service.
To be successful you will need to:
Lead and manage all aspects of the café’s daily operations
Prepare, cook, and serve a variety of fresh, quality food, including catering for functions and events
Develop and adapt menus to meet varied dietary requirements
Monitor food quality at all stages of preparation and presentation
Manage staffing, rosters, and team performance
Estimate and control food and labour costs to meet budget targets
Manage stock ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships
Ensure compliance with New Zealand Food Control Plan and Food Safety regulations
Maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free environment
Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders on site
Complete required reporting and administrative tasks accurately and on time
The ideal Candidate will:
Have proven experience in hospitality leadership or site management
Be confident working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Be a hands-on chef/leader who enjoys being involved in preparation and service
Have strong financial and cost-control awareness
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate strong time management and organisational skills
Be computer literate and comfortable with basic reporting systems
Be flexible, proactive, and solutions-focused
Experience working in secure or sensitive environments is advantageous. The successful candidate must be able to meet site-specific security requirements.
Who we are:
Cater Plus is a food service company that is big enough to deliver, but small enough to care. Cater Plus is a company that prides itself on excellent service. Join our team, made up of over 700 individuals that live our values, and where people are what truly make this company stand out from the rest.
The candidates applying must be New Zealand citizens/residents or eligible to work in New Zealand. Please specify your current status in your job application correspondence.
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Full-Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm
Immediate Start
We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and hands-on Site Manager to lead our café operation at Piki Ki Te Ao, Ōtāhuhu Police Station. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading from the front.
In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the café, managing a small team to deliver high-quality food and exceptional service to Police staff and visitors. You will ensure smooth service each morning, creating a welcoming space where customers can start their day with delicious, well-presented food.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing operational management with hands-on food preparation and service.
To be successful you will need to:
Lead and manage all aspects of the café’s daily operations
Prepare, cook, and serve a variety of fresh, quality food, including catering for functions and events
Develop and adapt menus to meet varied dietary requirements
Monitor food quality at all stages of preparation and presentation
Manage staffing, rosters, and team performance
Estimate and control food and labour costs to meet budget targets
Manage stock ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships
Ensure compliance with New Zealand Food Control Plan and Food Safety regulations
Maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free environment
Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders on site
Complete required reporting and administrative tasks accurately and on time
The ideal Candidate will:
Have proven experience in hospitality leadership or site management
Be confident working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Be a hands-on chef/leader who enjoys being involved in preparation and service
Have strong financial and cost-control awareness
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate strong time management and organisational skills
Be computer literate and comfortable with basic reporting systems
Be flexible, proactive, and solutions-focused
Experience working in secure or sensitive environments is advantageous. The successful candidate must be able to meet site-specific security requirements.
Who we are:
Cater Plus is a food service company that is big enough to deliver, but small enough to care. Cater Plus is a company that prides itself on excellent service. Join our team, made up of over 700 individuals that live our values, and where people are what truly make this company stand out from the rest.
The candidates applying must be New Zealand citizens/residents or eligible to work in New Zealand. Please specify your current status in your job application correspondence.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Site Manager – Piki Ki Te Ao – Ōtāhuhu Police Station position is now open for candidates interested in the Cook / Chef Jobs sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Cook / Chef Jobs is a plus.
