Head Chef/Baker - Daytime Cafe Lead, Early Hours

Mitre 10; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early starts & early finishes

Free parking

Training and upskilling

Job summary

Smith's Mitre 10 Mega Hornby hosts Columbus Coffee, seeking a Head Chef/Baker to manage a busy cafe kitchen. The role offers 40 hours weekly, daytime hours, and an opportunity to bake, lead a small team, and maintain high-standard cabinet food offerings.

You will follow recipes, create new baked goods, and work under steady lunchtime demand with a supportive team and staff discounts at Columbus Coffee and Mitre 10 Mega Hornby.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef in a busy cafe or kitchen environment.
• Certificate in Hospitality (Cooking) or equivalent preferred.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the cafe kitchen, ensuring quality and efficiency during service.
• Oversee a small team (2 other chefs) and provide induction and training.

Skills

Cooking

Baking

Team leadership

Stock control

Education

Certificate in Hospitality (Cooking)

Tools

Stock control systems

Job description

Smith's Mitre 10 Mega Hornby hosts Columbus Coffee, seeking a Head Chef/Baker to manage a busy cafe kitchen. The role offers 40 hours weekly, daytime hours, and an opportunity to bake, lead a small team, and maintain high-standard cabinet food offerings.

You will follow recipes, create new baked goods, and work under steady lunchtime demand with a supportive team and staff discounts at Columbus Coffee and Mitre 10 Mega Hornby.