Project Chef - Food Strategy & Innovation (Fixed-Term)

UCC Coffee ANZ; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Harris (RH) is seeking a Project Chef for a 3-month fixed-term role in Christchurch, with consideration for candidates in Auckland. You will lead a review to shape the future food strategy and represent the brand in all activities.

The right candidate brings a passion for food, strong project management, and excellent stakeholder engagement to deliver commercially appealing offerings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a review to shape future food strategy.
• Represent the brand and deliver exceptional food experiences.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across Christchurch and Auckland.

Skills

Food trends knowledge

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Project management

Drivers licence

Job description

Robert Harris (RH) is seeking a Project Chef for a 3-month fixed-term role in Christchurch, with consideration for candidates in Auckland. You will lead a review to shape the future food strategy and represent the brand in all activities.

The right candidate brings a passion for food, strong project management, and excellent stakeholder engagement to deliver commercially appealing offerings.