The team at Astoria are on the lookout for good people to join our team of hospitality professionals. We are in need of a Head Chef, whose primary responsibility will be managing and leading the kitchen team. This is not your typical head chef role—your focus will be on people management, including training and professional development of our chefs. Working closely with the Executive Chef, a key aspect of this role would be to dedicate yourself to building and maintaining a strong, cohesive kitchen team. This role would suit an experienced Senior Sous Chef ready to take the next step in their Hospitality career.Seating 120 people, we currently operate early until late Monday to Friday with weekend brunch service on Saturday as well. Closed Sundays.Astoria has a strong Café focus during the day, serving quality coffee along with enticing cabinet food and an Italian style à la Carte breakfast menu. In the evenings we focus heavily on wines, pizzas and pastas. We are looking for a strong candidate who is hardworking, reliable, self-motivated and has a genuine passion for food and the Hospitality industry. Attention to detail is greatly desired, as is demonstrated culinary expertise. Experience working with pizza and/or pasta would be advantageous.Key Responsibilities:Lead and inspire a team of approximately 15 chefsHandle onboarding and training of kitchen staffFocus on coaching, mentoring, and supporting professional developmentFoster a positive and collaborative kitchen environmentSupport staff in adhering to Health & Safety and Food Safety standardsEnsure food quality and presentation meet high standardsWork collaboratively with front-of-house to ensure seamless serviceWhat we can offer:Ongoing training and development opportunitiesIn house incentive programs and rewardsThe chance to grow and develop your skill setOpportunity to progress within the organizationAn opportunity to work alongside some of the best talent in townA positive and rewarding work environmentPresents on your birthdayAstoria is owned and operated by Yu Group Ltd - we are an independent and growing Hospitality company that values its employees first and foremost. There is opportunity to grow and build your career within our company for those that have the drive to succeed. If you can work hard and show that you are motivated, opportunities to progress within the organization may become available to you.If this role sounds like you, please email ****** with your CV and cover letter.Applicants for these roles must have NZ residency or a valid working visa.
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