Head Chef | The Town

NZ Venue Co LTD; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to $20K

Staff discounts

Career development

Job summary

Australian Venue Co. seeks a Head Chef to lead two kitchens across a multi-concept venue in the heart of town. You will set quality standards, train staff, and ensure efficient operations while maintaining exceptional food and guest experiences.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organisational skills and a track record of delivering results in a busy hospitality environment. Competitive salary with potential annual bonus and staff benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a high-volume or multi-concept venue.
• Strong menu costing and portion control knowledge.
• Solid understanding of food safety standards and HACCP.
• Proactive, organised and able to drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team across two kitchens and multiple concepts.
• Set standards for food quality, presentation and service.
• Train and develop the team with clear direction and hands-on leadership.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, including ordering, stock control and food safety.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu costing

Food safety

Organised

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

The work you do will directly impact everyone of our customers and our aim is to ensure our employees are provided with the support and knowledge to exceed our customers' expectations.

Australian Venue Co. promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through programs like AVC Pride for LGBTQIA+ support, Her Hospo for empowering women, and a First Nations Committee for reconciliation. We are committed to growing our understanding and engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion to build a more inclusive industry.

Turn your hospo job into a rewarding career. Whether you’re already in a hospitality management role or you’re ready for career progression into management, you can take the next step with Australian Venue Co. We’re passionate about training & developing our team members and providing internal career advancement opportunities. At AVC, we turn hospo jobs into careers!

If your next step is to become a Duty Manager, Assistant Venue Manager or Venue Manager, we can support you on your career journey.