Project Chef - fixed term

LiveHire Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Harris (RH) is seeking a Project Chef for a 3-month fixed-term role based in Christchurch, with consideration for Auckland candidates. You will lead a review to shape our future food strategy and deliver exceptional experiences.

We value someone with a passion for food, strong project management, and the ability to engage stakeholders while upholding brand standards across our operations.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of food trends, product quality, and customer expectations.
• Commercial awareness, with an understanding of how food decisions impact
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage projects and priorities effectively.
• Clean full drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a review to shape future food strategy.
• Represent the brand and engage stakeholders.
• Manage project scope, timelines, and priorities.
• Collaborate with Christchurch/Auckland team and operations.

Skills

Food trends understanding

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Driver's license

Job description

About us:

We are Robert Harris (RH), established in 1952. We are one of the most famous names in Coffee in New Zealand, with one of the largest coffee footprints in the country. Our Coffee beans are roasted locally in Auckland, and we are recognised for our great taste and consistent quality.

Why join us as our Project Chef

We have an exciting 3-month, fixed term opportunity for a Project Chef to join our Christchurch-based team (we would also consider candidates based in Auckland). You'll lead a review for us,helping shape the future food strategy.

Who are we looking for?

You're a passionate foodie who takes genuine pride in delivering exceptional food experiences. Whether your background comes from café ownership, hospitality operations, product development, or a similar environment, you have a strong appreciation for what makes a food offering both commercially successful and appealing to customers.

You will have the enthusiasm and know how to run an exciting piece of project work for us and represent us and our brand in the best way.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• A strong understanding of food trends, product quality, and customer expectations.
• Commercial awareness, with an understanding of how food decisions impact
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage projects and priorities effectively.
• Clean full drivers licence.

This full-time, fixed-term role is 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. While the position is based in Christchurch, we would also consider candidates based in Auckland. Ideally, you'll be available to start immediately.