Lead Chef: High-End Kitchen & Team Mentor

Cook Brothers Bars; Auckland; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Staff discounts

Cross-site opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Cook Brothers Hospitality Group is seeking a motivated kitchen leader for a full-time role in Auckland. The candidate will set an example with exceptional cooking and manage a busy kitchen team to deliver top-quality dishes.

You will oversee stock, rosters, costs, and food quality while mentoring staff and upholding cleaning standards. A strong background in fast-paced, high-end kitchens is essential.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a passion for food and delivering memorable dining experiences.
• Excellent communication skills are essential for team coordination and guest interaction.
• Strong leadership and culinary skills are required to mentor staff and maintain standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete ordering and stocktaking to plan and manage food costs.
• Create rosters and manage wage costs.
• Monitor quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
• Discuss food preparation issues with managers, kitchen and waiting staff.
• Demonstrate techniques and advise on cooking procedures.
• Prepare and cook food to a consistently high standard.
• Take ownership of the food control plan and ensure cleaning standards are met.
• Mentor, train and develop the team to ensure understanding of each role.
• Ensure all food is prepped and portion controlled before service.
• Maintain clear communication between kitchen, front of house and head office.

Skills

Passion for food

Communication skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Energetic and enthusiastic

Experience in fast paced high end кух?

Education

NZQCF Level 2 or higher

2+ years relevant experience

Job description

Cook Brothers Hospitality Group is seeking a motivated kitchen leader for a full-time role in Auckland. The candidate will set an example with exceptional cooking and manage a busy kitchen team to deliver top-quality dishes.

You will oversee stock, rosters, costs, and food quality while mentoring staff and upholding cleaning standards. A strong background in fast-paced, high-end kitchens is essential.