Waiheke Island, Auckland Accredited Employer Chefs/Cooks (Hospitality & Tourism) 1 x Head Chef positions Full time – Permanent position $82.90k - $91.26k for max of 45h / week based on your experience. Or $35.00 - $39.00 / hour as initial pay for minimum 30h / week and maximum 45h / week based on your experience bonus will be implemented after the initial transition period. Poderi Crisci operates on a 5-day weekly roster basis, open for lunch daily and dinner on Friday and Saturday nights only, weekend work required. It is a great opportunity also to regain free evenings, as well as enjoying the fantastic lifestyle Waiheke Island has to offer. Poderi Crisci, is an award-winning Restaurant on the beautiful Waiheke Island, specializing in traditional and modern Italian cuisine. We are now looking for expressions of interest for one permanent position as Head Chef to work closely to Antonio Crisci, the executive chef A true chef's dream, Poderi Crisci uses only the freshest seasonal produce and takes from its kitchen garden daily, formulating menus that are truly seasonal. The owner, acclaimed chef Antonio Crisci, has created a slice of Italy which needs to be seen and tasted to be believed. The successful candidate will have a passion and flair for Italian food, as well as the skills to manage staff in a busy kitchen, providing junior staff with training and guidance, create fantastic looking and tasting dishes and design menus regularly to coincide with the freshest produce available to us from our extensive kitchen garden and trusted suppliers. The candidate will need to have a minimum 3 years' experience in a similar position, has a knowledge of Italian culture, cuisine and strong leadership skills. You will also need to understand and manage our existing food safety plan and prepare monthly stock takes, to evaluate the cost of the food. You will be in charge to design and facilitate the menus for large scale events in coordination with the Restaurant Manager and with Antonio. Requirements and skills: Italian food knowledge Menu design and implementationAn excellent sense of taste and a refined palateCulinary creativity and innovationExcellent communication skillsStrong leadership and problem-solving skillsTraining Junior StaffOrdering and cost controlExceptional proven ability of Kitchen ManagementUnderstanding and utilising local and estate grown produceSociable working hoursThe chance to build a solid kitchen team and stamp your mark on Auckland's Hospitality sceneGood understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, Restaurant Management software and POS)Understanding of health and safety regulations in a kitchen setting Main Responsibilities: Develop and curate innovative and appealing menus, considering dietary preferences and seasonal ingredientsLead and manage kitchen staffEnsure all dishes are prepared and presented to meet the highest quality standardsCollaborate with suppliers to source fresh and high-quality ingredientsMonitor kitchen operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulationsCreate and implement new recipes and culinary techniquesManage inventory, control costs, and optimize kitchen efficiencyMaintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, overseeing equipment maintenanceStay informed about culinary trends and incorporate new ideas into the menuEnsuring that guests receive excellent service and enjoy their culinary experienceThis position will suit someone who is living on or willing to relocate to Waiheke Island. Applications are being taken now and short-listed applicants will be invited to an interview and overview of the property at Poderi Crisci. This position is ready to be filled now for immediate start. If this sounds like you, please apply. Molte Grazie!