Ranger Heritage And Visitor

Doc; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Doc in Auckland is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. You will oversee food preparation, menu planning, and quality control, ensuring consistent, high-quality dishes across a busy restaurant.

The role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task on a 30-hour weekly schedule. You will hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff and collaborate with the restaurant manager to meet business goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant hospitality experience required.
• Level 4 cookery qualification or equivalent is expected.
• Proactive team member with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Control and direct the food preparation process and related kitchen activities.
• Plan and construct menus with seasonal creations and manage quality/servings.
• Plan orders and manage ingredients to minimize shortages and waste.
• Hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff including chefs and cooks.
• Assign tasks, monitor prep, and oversee presentation of dishes.
• Inspect raw and cooked items to ensure top quality for customers.
• Develop cooking techniques and advise on procedures with management.
• Demonstrate techniques and guide kitchen staff on procedures.
• Collaborate with the restaurant manager to align kitchen goals with the business.
• Estimate costs of supplies and determine menu prices; manage labor costs.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

NZ Level 4 Cookery qualification

Job description

Job Description

Head chef wanted

Work Location: Auckland

Employment type: Full time (guaranteed 30 hours / per week, Monday to Sunday on rostering hours), Permanent

Our pay: $42

We are a well-established popular restaurant based in Sylvia Park, Auckland.

To enhance our team, we are now looking for 1 head chef to join our team. We are expecting someone who has a passion for food, attention to details, ability to multi task and be a proactive member of the team.

You are required to:

• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities in the kitchen
• Plan and construct menus with new or seasonal culinary creations and manage quality and quantity of servings
• Plan orders of food supplies and ingredients according to the identified shortages
• Be in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff
• Assign tasks; supervise chefs, cooks and kitchen hands in the preparation and presentation of food
• Inspect raw and cooked food items to guarantee that the highest quality products are prepared and served to customers
• Formulate cooking techniques and procedures, discuss identified issues with the management and the kitchen
• Demonstrate formulated cooking techniques to the kitchen staff and advise on cooking procedure
• Collaborate with the restaurant manager to align kitchen operations with the overarching goals of the establishment
• Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies and ingredient with minimum wastage, calculate labour costs, and decide on the menu price
• Implement and enforce strict rules of personal hygiene and ensure machinery is operated, cleaned and stored correctly; kitchen drawers and shelves are cleaned and tidy
• Comply with all Company Policies and legal requirements with special reference toHealth and Safety to ensure all procedures: Health and Safety, and Food Safety Management are maintained to the required standards

Ideal candidates should have at least

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in hospitality industry, or
• a relevant level 4 qualification in cookery or equivalent certificates.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our food and the high standard of service we provide.

We believe in creating experiences that people will always want more of, inspiring and share worthy.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residence or a valid NZ work visa.