Head Chef

We’re seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead and grow kitchen operations across a vibrant eatery, bar, members’ lounge, and event/function spaces. This is a full-time, permanent role with hours ranging 40–45 per week, rostered Monday to Sunday (venues open 7 am–10 pm).

What you’ll do:

• Lead kitchen teams across multiple outlets, building cohesion, developing skills, and fostering a positive culture
• Manage a team of 2 full-time chefs, 3 part-time chefs, kitchen hands, plus 1 part-time chef in the members’ lounge
• Oversee rostering, timesheet approvals, labour management, and workforce planning
• Take accountability for food and labour costs, supplier relationships, and kitchen financial performance
• Lead menu planning and seasonal refreshes across cafe, bar, bistro, and events, ensuring consistency and quality
• Plan and operationalise members’ lounge service for high-capacity Friday events (up to 250–300 guests)
• Provide oversight of event kitchens and in-house function catering, scaling teams to meet demand
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food standards

About you:

• Proven café, bar, bistro, and event/function experience in multi-outlet environments
• Strong leadership skills and ability to develop teams
• Confident in managing budgets, supplier relationships, and operational performance
• Full New Zealand working rights - our client cannot support with visas

Be rewarded with: 

• $85-90k per annum 
• Report to the Head of Hospitality 
• Multi outlet venue 

If you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-outlet hospitality environment and want to make your mark leading a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you.