Cuisine Chef Lecturer

Le Cordon Bleu NZ Institute; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Cordon Bleu NZ Institute in Wellington is seeking a qualified Cuisine Chef tutor with a deep passion for French classical cuisine and a minimum of 10 years of global experience in professional cuisine roles. Teaching experience is advantageous, and commitment to excellence in culinary training is essential.

The role delivers high-quality subject delivery across the Le Cordon Bleu Classic Cycle, Diplôme de Cuisine, and related papers, with a Monday–Saturday teaching week and a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Qualified Cuisine Chef with French Cuisine experience and 10+ years global experience in a professional cuisine role.
• Significant hospitality leadership experience to an international standard.
• Teaching/training experience is an advantage but not essential.
• Commitment to excellence in culinary training and talent for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality delivery of subjects within the Le Cordon Bleu Classic Cycle, Diplôme de Cuisine, and related papers.
• Teach across multiple levels including Bachelor of Culinary Arts and Business modules.
• Maintain a rostered schedule Monday–Saturday with flexibility.
• Guide and support student learning, provide constructive feedback, and inspire culinary passion.

Skills

French cuisine

Teaching

Culinary leadership

Student engagement

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Are you qualified in Cuisine with significant experience in French/classical cuisine overseas and a passion to educate and train the hospitality and culinary professionals of the future?

We have casual and full-time permanent position for 2026

Do you want to:

Achieve a fulfilling work-life balance while continuing to apply and share your culinary expertise

Play a key role in the training of our future culinary professionals.

Teach with passion towards culinary perfection.

Le Cordon Bleu has been synonymous with culinary excellence for 130 years. We offer intensive training in the culinary arts, combining the very best of new-world innovation with the principles, techniques, and artistry of French traditions.

Our well-established school on Cuba Street, in the heart of Wellington Central, features state-of-the-art facilities designed to provide an exceptional learning experience. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside a world-class team of culinary professionals in a role that offers excellent work-life balance, including all public holidays off and a Christmas break.

We're looking for a qualified Cuisine Chef with French Cuisineexperience with a minimum of 10 years global experience in a professional cuisine role. Significant experience in hospitality leadership to an international standard , previous teaching/training experience is an advantage (but not essential).

To be part of the Le Cordon Bleu family you'll need to be committed to excellence in culinary training and have a talent for teaching and sharing your culinary skills. You also need to be committed to undertaking the required qualifications to allow you to become a teaching professional.

You will be passionate about the world of Culinary and dedicated to your efforts to facilitate and support student learning and achievement. You will have a strong knowledge of French classical Cuisine techniques, and all aspects of contemporary French Culinary.

A Cuisine Chef tutor requires a combination of technical expertise, administration, managerial, and soft skills to teach and guide students effectively. We are looking for someone with the ability to: convey instructions clearly and effectively to students, be attentive to students' questions and concerns, provide constructive feedback, understand that learning varies among individuals and be patient in guiding students through the learning process, transmitting enthusiasm and passion for cuisine arts to inspire and motivate students, and acknowledge and respect diverse culinary backgrounds and cultural influences.

The purpose of the position is to provide high-quality delivery of subjects or units of learning as required by the program and defined by the curriculum. The lecturer in this position is responsible for the delivery of subjects within the Le Cordon Bleu Classic Cycle, Diplôme de Cuisine, Diplôme Avancé Culinaire (Level 5), and the Cuisine papers in the Bachelor of Culinary Arts and Business.

The teaching week is Monday through Saturday, with the flexibility required to work on a rostered shift basis.

Le Cordon Bleu is dedicated to providing thehighest level of culinary and hospitality instructionthrough world-class programs. Find out more about us at www.cordonbleu.edu

This is an interesting, busy role in a dynamic team and organisation.

As part of the final stage of the recruitment process, you will be required to demonstrate your professional competencies through a two‑part assessment: the preparation of a three‑course meal and the delivery of a demonstration‑style class, both conducted on Le Cordon Bleu campus.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted