Chef

Kai Mata Restaurant and Bar Li; Kerikeri; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Kai Mata Restaurant and Bar Li in Kerikeri is seeking a chef from 26th December. The role suits someone used to a fast-paced kitchen and a small team. We welcome all experience but prefer those with small functions and à la carte experience.

Our 60-seat venue hosts group bookings alongside smaller tables. Relocation accommodation is available for the right person. We operate a seasonally changing menu with specials and invite you to add your own touch to plates to help drive the business through

Qualifications

• Must have worked in a professional kitchen.
• Experience with small functions and a la carte menus.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, small-team environment.
• Accommodation available for relocations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate dishes in a busy kitchen.
• Collaborate with a small team to handle bookings.
• Maintain seasonal menu changes and specials.
• Contribute creative input to enhance dishes.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Small function experience

A la carte experience

Job description

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Kai Mata Restaurant and Bar Li – Kerikeri, North Island

We are on the hunt for a chef from 26th December!

Someone who is used to a fast-paced environment, working in a small team! All experience considered but preferably someone who has worked doing small functions and a la carte meals.

Our restaurant can hold up to 60pax on a sunny day and we're looking for a chef who doesn't shy away from group bookings along-side smaller tables.

We run a seasonally changing menu with specials, we would love someone who wants to add their own touch on their plates and to help push our business further over the summer season!

Must have worked in a professional kitchen, accommodation can be temporarily provided if relocating for the position!