Head Chef – Turkish & Mediterranean Kitchen Lead

JobSpace; Rangiora; On-site; NZD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time permanent employment

Minimum 30 hours/week guaranteed

Pay rate $27-$30/hr

Friendly environment

Job summary

The Ottoman in Rangiora is hiring a chef to run the busy kitchen. This is a full-time permanent role with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week and a pay rate of $27-$30 per hour, depending on experience.

You will oversee kitchen operations, prepare dishes, manage costs, ensure hygiene, and train staff, in collaboration with the restaurant manager and front-of-house team. NZ resident visa or citizenship is required; willingness to work holidays, evenings, and weekends is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of kitchen experience.
• Experience in Turkish/Mediterranean cuisine preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Able to work holidays, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assume overall responsibility for kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency.
• Prepare and cook menu dishes using safe techniques; prepare marinades for meat.
• Propose seasonal dishes aligned with Turkish cuisine.
• Estimate food and labour costs, and manage food supplies.
• Maintain quality standards throughout food preparation and presentation.
• Collaborate with the restaurant manager, kitchen and waiting staff on food matters.
• Enforce hygiene regulations.
• Recruit and train kitchen staff.

Skills

Punctual

Organised

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Health & safety knowledge

Job description

The Ottoman in Rangiora is hiring a chef to run the busy kitchen. This is a full-time permanent role with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week and a pay rate of $27-$30 per hour, depending on experience.

You will oversee kitchen operations, prepare dishes, manage costs, ensure hygiene, and train staff, in collaboration with the restaurant manager and front-of-house team. NZ resident visa or citizenship is required; willingness to work holidays, evenings, and weekends is essential.