The Blue Baths Est – Rotorua, North Island
Craft Your Culinary Mark at Eastwood Cafe!
Local daytime hotspot Eastwood Café seeks a passionate and experienced Chef to join our dynamic team.
We're a bustling all-day eatery located within the multi award winning Scion building, and adjacent to Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua. Our thriving destination café caters to a diverse clientele; scientists, mountain bikers, tourists, locals - and their dogs! Fresh is best, we make all our own food daily, serving up wood-fired pizzas, big brunches, and tempting cabinet food. We also cater daily onsite meetings within the Scion campus and host private events in our beautiful space. Our sister cafe, Terrace Airside at Rotorua airport, gets a daily delivery of cabinet food from the Eastwood kitchen.
Open 7 days from 8am - 3pm. And every Friday night for drinks and pizza. Our beautiful cafe space is popular for private events in the evenings.
About You: A seasoned cafe chef with catering experience.
A culinary collaborator, working alongside our Head Chef to keep menus fresh and exciting. You'll be the mastermind behind our ever-evolving cabinet selection, ensuring freshness and customer satisfaction.
Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen management, and inventory control.
Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to oversee, instruct, motivate and train kitchen staff.
Proficiency in budgeting and cost control to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
A passion for sourcing and using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients to create exceptional dishes.
Monitor presentation of all foods served to guests and ensure that appearance and quality are consistently maintained.
A commitment to maintaining and overseeing a safe, clean, and organized kitchen environment in line with hygiene regulations.
Able to work autonomously and assume the responsibility of the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
What We Offer: Opportunities for professional growth and development.
An incredible Rotorua lifestyle: mountain biking and other adventure activities, stunning scenery with world renowned geothermal wonders and 14 beautiful local lakes- and a short drive to beaches and ski fields.
Competitive salary ($28 - $32 per hour), full time position (minimum 35 hours per week) and the chance to work in a modern, award-winning environment.
We are open 7 days a week so you must be able to work shifts on weekdays, weekends and public holidays.
Do You Have What It Takes? At least 3 years of experience in a similar culinary role OR a relevant NZ level 5 qualification.
Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
Creativity and a passion for innovative cabinet food.
A motivating and enthusiastic attitude.
A genuine love for food and the industry.
Clear and friendly communication with your team.
A desire to mentor and train aspiring chefs.
A collaborative spirit to work seamlessly with the entire team.
Ready to join our culinary family?
Head over to our website (http://www.eastwood.cafe) and Instagram page to get a feel for our vibe. Then, send us your CV along with a cover letter describing your current role. We can't wait to hear from you!
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