Head Chef — Lead Busy Pub Kitchen, Queenstown

New Zealand Venue Co.; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across 240+ venues in

Annual bonus up to $20K

Job summary

Walter’s Tavern in Queenstown, recently renovated, seeks an experienced Sous Chef to drive the kitchen and progress to Head Chef. You will own kitchen operations, lead busy services, and contribute to menu evolution in a vibrant Kiwi pub environment.

Join a dynamic team in New Zealand’s adventure capital, with opportunities for career progression, development support, and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef in pub/high-volume settings.
• Strong pub, casual dining or high-volume kitchen experience.
• Confident leading a team and running a busy service.
• Organised, reliable and commercially minded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and supervise the team through busy services.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Manage kitchen operations, stock, ordering and food costs.
• Develop and maintain a menu suited to a busy Kiwi pub environment.
• Lead, train and develop your kitchen team.
• Work closely with the Venue Manager to run the kitchen efficiently.
• Stay hands-on during service and lead by example.
• Maintain strong food safety, hygiene and compliance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team training

Food safety

Stock management

Menu development

High-volume kitchen

Job description

Walter’s Tavern in Queenstown, recently renovated, seeks an experienced Sous Chef to drive the kitchen and progress to Head Chef. You will own kitchen operations, lead busy services, and contribute to menu evolution in a vibrant Kiwi pub environment.

Join a dynamic team in New Zealand’s adventure capital, with opportunities for career progression, development support, and a competitive compensation package.