Central Deli is a thriving, well-established café in the heart of Mount Maunganui, known for our fresh daily offerings and vibrant atmosphere.
With 85 seats and a newly obtained liquor license, we're ready to take the next step in our journey and we need a talented Head Chef to join us.
We offer a full breakfast menu and are looking to expand our offerings with new afternoon and evening menus.
Excitingly, we are one of the few spots in the Mount with a woodfire pizza oven, giving you the opportunity to create something truly special for our one night a week evening service.
At Central Deli, we're renowned for our exceptional cabinet food and fresh baking, which has led to regular catering requests from local businesses and events.
Our catering service involves preparing everything on-site, with customers picking up their orders directly.
As Head Chef, you'll collaborate closely with management to ensure smooth organization and timely execution of catering orders.
You'll also oversee staffing schedules to maintain the high quality and efficiency we're known for, ensuring our day-to-day operations continue to run seamlessly.
Our vision is to be a go-to destination for locals, from morning coffees to afternoon treats, and a relaxed evening spot once a week.
We also boast a fully covered, all-weather courtyard, ideal for private functions, where you'll have the chance to design custom set or tapas menus for special events.
We're seeking an experienced and innovative chef ready to join us on this exciting journey as we grow and evolve our business.
This position will start full time mid October 2024.
Responsibilities: Have strong communication skills to contribute positively to the team.
Be a leader that thrives on hands-on cooking with passion, inspiring your team by example.
Oversee the kitchen team, ensuring quality & presentation is up to a high standard.
Train and mentor kitchen staff to adhere to all aspects of the Food Control Plan.
(We use Safe Food Pro) Prioritize the day based on catering orders and bookings.
Maintain consistent performance under pressure.
Contribute to the overall success of the café by working with the management team.
Requirements: Have previous experience in a head chef role, preferably in a busy café or restaurant.
Have experience writing menus based on seasonality of produce and updating the menu accordingly throughout the year.
Experience rostering, meeting wage targets.
Experience costing menu items.
Be available to work one weekend day, one evening per week and flexible to work evening functions.
Working with a wood fire is a bonus or willingness to learn this skill is a requirement.
Full work rights in New Zealand (please DO NOT apply if you are currently not residing in New Zealand.
No sponsorship available).
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