Head Chef

Star Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality venue in Auckland is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen. You will develop the kitchen team, ensure high standards of service and food quality, and manage costs. Candidates should have extensive culinary experience and the ability to create delicious meals. This role offers a dynamic work environment in a popular location.

Qualifications

• Impressive wealth of culinary experience.
• Experience working in a busy kitchen alongside a close-knit team of professionals.
• Ability to create delicious, kiwi grub.

Responsibilities

• Lead a top-notch kitchen in a busy environment.
• Develop the kitchen team, ensuring high service and food quality.
• Manage food and wage costs, control expenditures.
• Organise prep and contribute to menu development.

Skills

Culinary experience

Team leadership

Budget management

Job description

Overview

Smack bang in the middle of it all is Sweat Shop, the best Friday night bar around and live music venue to boot, packing one of the largest outdoor decks in Auckland and serving award-winning craft beer brewed on-site in Freemans Bay.

Responsibilities

• Head Chef who can lead a top-notch kitchen in a busy environment.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team, ensuring high standards of service and food quality.
• Manage food and wage costs, work within budgets, and control expenditures.
• Organise prep, contribute to menu development, and lead the team in day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Impressive wealth of culinary experience.
• Experience working in a busy kitchen alongside a close-knit team of professionals.
• Ability to create delicious, kiwi grub.