Qualified Chef

Upbeat Food; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Upbeat Food is seeking an experienced chef to join our backstage catering crew in Auckland for the summer season starting in October. This role offers a fast-paced environment feeding touring artists, bands, and production teams.

You'll work alongside owners with decades of touring experience, delivering exceptional food in changing backstage conditions. Candidates with international experience and a minimum of five years in professional kitchens are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of cooking experience, international experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced backstage catering environment for touring artists.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals with fresh ingredients in a fast-paced backstage kitchen.
• Collaborate with owners and production teams to feed touring artists and crews.

Skills

Chef experience

High-end catering

Backstage catering

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

This isn't your average chef job. This is a fun, fast paced environment and no two jobs are the same. We're looking for an experienced chef to join our backstage catering crew, feeding some of the biggest touring artists, bands and production teams. This is for our summer season staring in October.

You'll work alongside experienced owners who have spent decades touring internationally and know exactly what it takes to deliver exceptional food in a fast paced ever changing backstage environment.

Key responsibilities

Work in a kitchen with a strong focus on quality, fresh ingredients and attention to detail, ever changing menus.

About you

At least 5 years experience ideally with international experience