Head Chef

BNZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BNZ as a Head Chef to lead the establishment of a new in-house café and catering service. This exciting opportunity involves preparing top-quality cuisine while enhancing workplace culture and collaboration. With a focus on customer service and exceptional food, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience at BNZ Place, Auckland.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Head Chef in a café, restaurant, or catering environment.
• Experience leading a team to deliver service excellence.
• Strong understanding of New Zealand food safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food offerings for corporate café and catering.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations including cleaning and waste management.
• Collaborate on menu development reflecting staff preferences and food trends.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Team-oriented mindset

Adaptability

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Head Chef to join our BNZ team at 80 Queen Street.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in creating a welcoming and nourishing workplace environment. Your creativity, attention to detail, and passion for great food will directly influence the everyday experience of colleagues and guests. From daily café service to high-end catered events, you will help set the tone for quality, hospitality, and professionalism.

We sat down with our GM Properties, and they let us know the following about the role.

What are some of the day to day tasks the person in this role will complete?

Prepare and present high-quality, fresh food offerings for a modern corporate café, ensuring variety and alignment with seasonal menus.

Deliver catering for internal meetings, events, and functions, with a focus on exceptional taste, presentation, and dietary requirements. Ensure food is consistently prepared to a high standard and delivered on time, every time.

Collaborate with the Hospitality Manager to develop rotating menus that reflect staff preferences, sustainability goals, and emerging food trends.

Manage day-to-day kitchen operations including food preparation, storage, cleaning, and waste management. Maintain strict compliance with all food safety and hygiene regulations

What projects / mahi (work) will the candidate be working on now and into next year?

In your first six months the focus will be to lead out and establish an in-house café and catering service at BNZ Place Auckland, as well as develop the operating frameworks. Your expertise will contribute to the overall workplace experience, making our Auckland corporate office a hub of collaboration and engagement.

What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?

The most exciting thing about the opportunity to set up the new in-house cafe and catering operations is the chance to create a vibrant, tailored hospitality experience that reflects BNZ values and culture.

This is a unique opportunity to design a service from the ground up, integrating fresh, high-quality food with exceptional customer service in a way that enhances employee well-being and fosters community within the workplace.

It's about more than just food - it's about shaping a space that energizes staff, encourages collaboration, and becomes a cornerstone of the daily experience here at BNZ Place, Auckland.

What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this role?

Alongside your passion for hospitality and a commitment to delivering world-class service, you’ll have:

A positive, team-oriented mindset and a genuine passion for food.

Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.

Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a dynamic corporate environment.

What specific skillswould be beneficial?

Minimum 5 years experience as a Head Chef in a café, restaurant, or catering environment.

Experience leading a team to deliver service excellence.

Proven ability to prepare diverse, high-quality dishes at volume.

Strong understanding of New Zealand food safety legislation and commercial kitchen operations.

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Please note applications close Thursday 17 July. We will be reviewing applications as they are received therefore may close advertising early.

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