Head Chef - Time for a break from the usual

Narooma; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport to and from their workplace

Accommodation

Meals while on shift

Ongoing career progression provided by

Job summary

Atlas People is recruiting a creative Chef for a busy venue in New Zealand. You will motivate the kitchen team to deliver consistent quality and service, drive menu ideas, and contribute to an energetic dining environment.

Ideal candidates will show a strong work ethic, excellent communication, and a can-do attitude, with experience in quality à la carte dining and the use of traditional uniforms and knives.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
• Can produce consistent quality.
• Have a positive and ‘can do’ attitude.
• Own traditional uniform and knives.
• Have experience in quality a la carte dining.
• Have a keen eye with high attention to detail.
• Would like to assist with menu planning and suggestions.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and inspire the kitchen to provide quality and consistency of service and food.
• Lead a creative role to expand and inspire the team and clientele.
• Collaborate with a busy venue to maintain high standards.

Skills

Creativity

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

Team leadership

Education

Chef qualification

Job description

30th October, 2026

Take advantage of a new job in a new and exciting location where you’ll enjoy the benefits a regional role provides.

This role will suit someone who doesn’t shy away from a challenge and who’s excited by a change of scenery. Someone who can be an asset to the team and slot straight into a busy environment.

The successful applicant will be a creative Chef who’ll enjoy complimentary:

• Transport to and from their workplace
• Accommodation
• Meals while on shift
• Ongoing career progression provided by Atlas People

You’ll work alongside a busy close knit team, be required to motivate and inspire thekitchen to provide quality and consistency of service and food. The venue is a busy and vibrant Venue, which serves bistro style food plus full menu. This is a creative role and provides the right candidate the opportunity to expand and inspire the team but also the clientele.

About you

• Possess a strong work ethic and have excellent communication skills
• Can produce consistent quality
• Have a positive and ‘can do’ attitude
• Own traditional uniform and knives
• Have experience in quality a la carte dining
• Have a keen eye with high attention to detail
• Would like to assist with menu planning and suggestions

Then this is the role for you! Please email Your CV, covering Letter and Trade Certificates to [e-mail].

About Atlas People

At Atlas People, we believe that people come first. We pride ourselves on the service we give to our clients and candidates.So, if you have a positive outlook and a proven track record this could be the opportunity for you.

** ALL applicants must have full and unrestricted working rights within Australia.

*** Applicants must be willing and able to provide a current National Police Check

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