Head Chef or Kitchen Manager Lovely Pubs Ltd location Canterbury. $36 – $38 per hour.
We are looking for a Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to work with us at FLAX & Co. FLAX & Co. is a beautiful venue in the heart of the Preston's community, with idyllic views overlooking the water. We want to embody the traditional Maori symbol of community and unity, enticing visitors from both near and far to join us for brunch, dinner & drinks.
We are seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and work alongside a strong management team to develop a premium casual all-day dining fresh food menu.
The ideal candidate loves delivering the best quality food, which will sit alongside a premium drinks offering of the best New Zealand wines, craft beer, and switch coffee. We want to transition from a daytime brunch menu to an evening restaurant.
To deliver this vision, we need an enthusiastic and passionate Head Chef willing to work with the management team. Someone who genuinely loves food and is a consummate professional, who will be an exemplary hands-on leader for our team.
Minimum Requirements:
3 years of experience as a Head Chef.
Experience with menu planning & costing.
Experience training & managing kitchen staff.
Experience determining kitchen budgets & produce requirements.
Right to work in New Zealand.
A passion for delivering consistent high-quality food.
Flexible to work a mixture of days, nights, and weekends, and be available throughout the festive season.
Great communication skills, willing to work closely with the owners and community.
In return, we are offering a very competitive remuneration package, reflective of your experience. We have decades of experience in the hospitality sector in both Australia, The United Kingdom, Norway, and more recently New Zealand, and will be supportive and hands-on when you need us, offering ongoing training to help you develop and further your career.
If you are an experienced Head Chef / Kitchen Manager and as passionate as we are about delivering excellence, please get in touch. We can't wait to meet you.
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