Head Chef | The Town

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

The Town is looking for a Head Chef to lead the team across a unique, multifaceted venue in the heart of town.

Spread across two levels, The Town is home to Original Sin, Fat Eddies and Kong, with two kitchens and a range of food and service styles. It’s an opportunity to step into a leadership role, bring the team together and make your mark across a busy, varied operation.

About the role

• Lead the kitchen team across two kitchens and multiple food concepts
• Set the standard for food quality, presentation and service
• Support and develop the team through clear direction and hands-on training
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, including ordering, stock control and food safety
• Work closely with the venue leadership team to keep service running smoothly
• Build a positive, energetic and accountable kitchen culture

About you

• Ready to take the next step into a Head Chef role, or bring experience from a similar leadership position
• A confident kitchen leader who leads from the front
• Hands-on, reliable and focused on getting things done
• An energiser who can motivate and support the team
• Organised and comfortable working across a varied, fast-paced venue
• Menu costing expertise with a focus on wastage control
• A compliance-driven approach with a focus on food safety and quality

Why join us?

• Competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly
• Lead a team across three distinct venue concepts
• Work in a central location with a varied kitchen operation
• Staff discounts across New Venue Co. venues
• Career development opportunities across the group

If you’re ready to step up, lead from the front and help drive the kitchen forward, we’d love to hear from you.