Head Chef — Flexible, Fast-Paced Kiwi Kitchen Leader

Star Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Group in Auckland is seeking 5 Head Chefs to lead busy kitchens across our venues. These permanent roles offer a minimum of 30 hours per week, with a 7-day roster including weekends, and hourly pay from $31.00 to $38.50 depending on experience and venue size.

You should have at least two years in a similar kitchen role, be able to train staff, manage food and wage costs, help organise prep, write menus, and drive high standards of food quality and safety in a fast-paced restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar kitchen role.
• Experience working in a busy kitchen with weekends on a 7-day roster.
• Ability to train and lead a kitchen team.
• Skilled in menu development and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and staff.
• Train and coach the kitchen team.
• Create new menu ideas and recipes.
• Manage food and wage costs within budgets.
• Ensure food safety and high quality in a busy restaurant.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Menu development

Cost control

Budgeting

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Job description

Star Group in Auckland is seeking 5 Head Chefs to lead busy kitchens across our venues. These permanent roles offer a minimum of 30 hours per week, with a 7-day roster including weekends, and hourly pay from $31.00 to $38.50 depending on experience and venue size.

You should have at least two years in a similar kitchen role, be able to train staff, manage food and wage costs, help organise prep, write menus, and drive high standards of food quality and safety in a fast-paced restaurant setting.