Head Chef: Lead 3 Concepts, Elevate Quality & Team

Nz Venue Co Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to $20K paid quarterly

Staff discounts across NZ Venue Co.Ven

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Nz Venue Co Ltd in Christchurch is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen across two kitchens and three venue concepts in a busy central location. You’ll set standards for quality, coach the team and ensure smooth operation across all services.

This leadership role offers a competitive salary and an annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly, staff discounts, and career development opportunities within the group.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a multi-concept, high-volume venue.
• Menu costing and wastage control expertise.
• Strong food safety and quality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team across two kitchens and multiple concepts.
• Set standards for food quality, presentation and service.
• Coach and develop staff with hands-on training.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ordering, stock control, and food safety.
• Collaborate with venue leadership to ensure smooth service.
• Build a positive, energetic, accountable kitchen culture.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu costing

Food safety

Team motivation

Organised & fast-paced

Job description

Nz Venue Co Ltd in Christchurch is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen across two kitchens and three venue concepts in a busy central location. You’ll set standards for quality, coach the team and ensure smooth operation across all services.

This leadership role offers a competitive salary and an annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly, staff discounts, and career development opportunities within the group.