Lead Bealey Quarter kitchen to deliver exceptional food across pub and events

Head Chef Opportunity At Bealey Quarter

Lead the kitchen of one of Christchurch's well-known neighbourhood pubs. Bealey Quarter is looking for an experienced, hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver great food across a busy, multi-revenue venue in the heart of Christchurch.

With accommodation, a sports bar, restaurant and function spaces all under one roof, Bealey Quarter offers plenty of variety and the opportunity to lead a kitchen that caters to everything from daily pub dining to large functions and events.

About The Role

  • Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team
  • Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth service
  • Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation
  • Manage food costs, stock control, ordering and labour
  • Oversee food preparation and service across restaurant, sports bar and functions
  • Maintain food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards
  • Work closely with venue management to achieve operational targets
  • Contribute to menu development and ongoing improvements

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum two years' experience as a Head Chef
  • A hands-on leader who leads from the front
  • Strong organisational and kitchen management skills
  • Experience managing food costs, stock and labour
  • Someone who thrives in a busy environment and takes ownership
  • A team player who can build a positive kitchen culture

Why Join Bealey Quarter?

  • Competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly
  • Staff discounts across 240+ venues in Australia & NZ
  • Career progression in a growing, dynamic company
  • Support from central teams including Marketing, Recruitment, IT & more
  • Learning & development opportunities to enhance your skills

If you're a motivated Head Chef who enjoys leading from the front, building a strong team and delivering quality food in a busy pub environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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