Craft Your Culinary Mark at Eastwood Cafe! Local daytime hotspot Eastwood Café seeks a passionate and experienced Head 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.
About You:
• A seasoned cafe chef with experience managing a team in a fast-paced environment.
• A culinary collaborator, working alongside our Executive Chef to keep menus fresh and exciting. You'll be the mastermind behind our ever-evolving cabinet selection, ensuring freshness and customer satisfaction.
• A leader who thrives on hands-on cooking, inspiring your team by example.
• Weekend work is part of the role.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety and quality control.
• Manage kitchen operations efficiently, including budgeting, inventory control, and staff scheduling.
• Contribute to the overall success of the cafe by working closely with the management team.
What We Offer:
• Professional growth within a well-respected hospitality group.
• 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 ($32 - $36 per hour), full time position (minimum 35 hours per week) and the chance to work in a modern, award-winning environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
Do You Have What It Takes?
We're looking for a chef with:
• Strong cafe experience, including catering.
• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Creativity and a passion for innovative cabinet food.
• A motivating and enthusiastic attitude.
• Relevant qualifications (culinary level 4 or equivalent) or minimum 3 years experience.
• 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.
• A full driver's license.
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!