Full-Time Café Chef — Lead & Train Team, Great Benefits

The Jolly Miller

Gisborne

Hybrid

NZD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts
Brand benefits
Great team environment

Job summary

The Jolly Miller in Gisborne is seeking an experienced Chef to lead the kitchen team and drive excellence in breakfast and lunch service. You will be responsible for upholding high standards across all dishes and ensuring health and safety protocols are followed.

Join a busy café kitchen offering a full-time role with a balanced roster, employee discounts, and a strong team environment. Weekend and public holiday work are required, with an excellent salary on offer.

Qualifications

  • Experience as a sous chef in the ala-carte breakfast and lunch service.
  • Experience with managing a large team.
  • Relevant qualifications for culinary leadership.
  • Passionate about providing a truly memorable customer service experience every time.
  • Great personality and personal presentation.
  • Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
  • Able to obtain a current police check.

Responsibilities

  • Maintaining the highest level of standards for all products prepared by yourself.
  • Follow health & safety procedures at all times.
  • Produce superior product displays.

Skills

Team management
Time management
Customer service
Presentation

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

The Jolly Miller in Gisborne is seeking an experienced Chef to lead the kitchen team and drive excellence in breakfast and lunch service. You will be responsible for upholding high standards across all dishes and ensuring health and safety protocols are followed.

Join a busy café kitchen offering a full-time role with a balanced roster, employee discounts, and a strong team environment. Weekend and public holiday work are required, with an excellent salary on offer.

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