Project Chef - fixed term

Ucc Anz; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Harris (RH) is seeking a Project Chef for a 3-month fixed-term assignment based in Christchurch, with consideration for candidates in Auckland. The role involves leading a project review and helping shape the future food strategy for the brand.

You will bring a passion for food, strong understanding of trends, and the ability to manage priorities while engaging stakeholders and maintaining high standards of quality and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of current food trends and product quality.
• Commercial awareness and how food choices affect business.
• Excellent communication and ability to engage stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 3-month project review for the brand.
• Shape future food strategy through the project findings.
• Represent the brand in interactions with partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Food trends

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Driver's licence

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.