Restaurant Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30 - $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Guests judge a restaurant by what reaches the table, and in an Auckland kitchen that depends on its chef. The business is hiring a Restaurant Chef who has proven kitchen skills, can lead a team and keeps a close eye on quality, shaping both the menu and the dining experience.
The position is full-time. Suitable candidates may be supported through a sponsorship pathway based on eligibility and requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
- Direct daily kitchen activity and coordinate efficient service
- Prepare and plate food consistently
- Use professional techniques to meet menu specifications
- Manage preparation, ingredients and workflow
- Monitor ordering and inventory and reduce waste
- Maintain strict hygiene, food safety and compliance
- Train and develop kitchen colleagues
- Inspect presentation and completed dish quality
- Develop menu ideas and new dishes and assist portion and cost control; Maintain equipment and orderly workspaces with professionalism, reliability and hospitality standards
Requirements & Eligibility
- A recognised culinary qualification or relevant professional chef training
- Minimum 3–5 years’ restaurant or commercial kitchen experience
- Demonstrable preparation management and consistent service
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance
- Experience guiding, training or supporting cooks
- Effective performance in busy hospitality with clear communication and team focus
- Creativity in menus, preparation and presentation
- Knowledge of inventory, costing and kitchen operations; A proven employment record with verifiable culinary capability
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