Head Chef

Star Group; Howick; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Goode Brothers Botany is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen with creativity and a passion for great food. You will oversee menu development, cost control, rostering and training, ensuring top quality and safety.

You will inspire the team, maintain high standards, and create dishes that keep guests returning. A hands-on leader with at least two years in a Head Chef or Senior Sous role and an NCEA Level 4 cookery qualification is required.

Qualifications

• Two years+ experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• NCEA Level 4 qualification in cookery is required.
• Proven leadership experience managing people, budgets and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations, including menu development and cost control.
• Lead, train and inspire the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes while maintaining safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Rostering

Training

Quality & safety

Education

NCEA Level 4 Cookery

Job description

Join the team at Goode Brothers Botany — your local Kiwi-Italian gastropub. We’re less about old-country tradition and more about bringing fresh, modern Kiwi flavour to every plate and every shift. If you love great food, great people, and a vibrant atmosphere, we’d love to have you on board.

Goode Brothers Botany is on the hunt for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen with creativity, skill, and a passion for great food. You’ll oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, from menu development and cost control to rostering, training, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. You’ll inspire your team to deliver consistent, high-quality dishes and foster a positive, collaborative kitchen culture. This position requires at least two years’ experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef, an NCEA Level 4 qualification in cookery, and proven leadership experience managing people, budgets, and kitchen operations. You’ll be a hands‑on leader who knows how to bring the best out of your team and create food that keeps guests coming back.