Head Chef

HEAD CHEF WANTED – THE KENTISH HOTEL, WAIUKU

Are you a passionate and experienced chef looking for your next challenge?

The Kentish Hotel Waiuku is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and take our food offering to the next level.

THE ROLE

• Lead and manage the kitchen team
• Plan, develop and maintain menus
• Ensure consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
• Manage food costs, portion control and wastage
• Order stock and maintain effective stock rotation
• Maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards
• Train, motivate and supervise kitchen staff
• Manage busy service periods efficiently
• Cater for functions, events and large bookings
• Work closely with management to develop new specials and seasonal menus
• Must have working rights to work in NZ

ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef of more than 3 years experience
• Is confident leading a kitchen team
• Has excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Can work calmly under pressure
• Has a passion for quality food and presentation
• Understands food costing, stock control and kitchen budgets
• Has strong knowledge of food safety requirements
• Is reliable, professional and a great team player

WHAT WE OFFER
✔ A busy and varied hospitality environment
✔Opportunity to put your own ideas into the menu
✔ Supportive management team
✔A well-established local venue
✔Variety of restaurant, pub, function and event work

Location: Waiuku, Auckland
Position: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable based on experience

If you're ready to take charge of a busy kitchen and make your mark at The Kentish Hotel, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now: Send your CV and a brief introduction to management at [email protected]

The Kentish Hotel – Waiuku
Great food. Great people. Great local hospitality.

Pay: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person