Global Head Chef & Culinary Lecturer

Le Cordon Bleu International; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Cordon Bleu International NZI Wellington is seeking a senior culinary education leader to oversee academic quality, performance and stakeholder engagement. You will guide course development, ensure quality systems and deliver programs that meet high standards.

The role requires extensive global cheffing experience, French classical cuisine training, and proven leadership in an international hospitality context; you will mentor staff and drive innovation in teaching methods.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 20 years of global cheffing experience, including time in France.
• Formal culinary training in French/Classical Cuisine.
• Head Chef or similar role within last 15 years.
• Strong leadership in hospitality to international standards.
• Proven communication skills across cultures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in a small team and be self-directed.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Experience in course development is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver quality courses and materials that meet curricula and academic excellence.
• Deliver courses flexibly and professionally to learners; promote LCB NZI.
• Follow LCBNZ teaching procedures and maintain client orientation.
• Use varied teaching methods including flexible delivery.
• Ensure teaching in line with history, culture, and principles behind techniques.
• Report student results on time using required systems.
• Monitor student achievement and communicate at-risk students with pastoral care.
• Work with Technical Director on examinations, grading system.
• Engage with stakeholders from industries/communities.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and internal training.
• Develop new initiatives for programmes including alternative delivery methods.
• Incorporate new technology into teaching.
• Assist with administration and use LCBNZ systems.
• Represent the team in external liaison/promotional activities.
• Ensure health and safety protocols are articulated to kitchen staff and students.

Skills

Global cheffing experience

French classical cuisine

Head Chef experience

Hospitality leadership

Communication skills

Intercultural communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Course development experience

Education

Formal culinary training in French/Classical Cuisine

Job description

Le Cordon Bleu International NZI Wellington is seeking a senior culinary education leader to oversee academic quality, performance and stakeholder engagement. You will guide course development, ensure quality systems and deliver programs that meet high standards.

The role requires extensive global cheffing experience, French classical cuisine training, and proven leadership in an international hospitality context; you will mentor staff and drive innovation in teaching methods.