Kitchen Team Lead - Fast-Paced Growth & Perks

Delaware North; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Discounts on food and drinks

Airport ASIC access

Rewards program

Training & development

Career pathways

Job summary

Delaware North New Zealand is hiring a full-time Kitchen Team Leader to join our team at Auckland Airport. You will guide our kitchen team to produce high-quality food with great presentation, contributing to exceptional guest experiences.

You will supervise a high-volume kitchen, collaborate with the Head Chef on menus, manage food costs, and lead a motivated team while maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Cookery Level 3 is required.
• Food Safety Supervisor certificate is beneficial.
• Experience supervising a high-volume kitchen.
• Experience in menu development, inventory control, and waste management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a high-volume kitchen team.
• Monitor, prepare, and cook menu items while managing costs.
• Collaborate with Head Chef on menus and dish quality.
• Drive team development and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety awareness

Menu development

Inventory & waste management

Shift management

Education

Certificate in Cookery Level 3

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Job description

Delaware North New Zealand is hiring a full-time Kitchen Team Leader to join our team at Auckland Airport. You will guide our kitchen team to produce high-quality food with great presentation, contributing to exceptional guest experiences.

You will supervise a high-volume kitchen, collaborate with the Head Chef on menus, manage food costs, and lead a motivated team while maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards.