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  • Professional Development / Training Allowance

    Professional Development / Training Allowance

  • Employee Discounts / Retail Partner Offers

    Employee Discounts / Retail Partner Offers

SUNDAYS is a warm and welcoming neighbourhood restaurant set in a beautifully restored 1933 church, serving up Italian-inspired food (we ❤️ pizza), handcrafted cocktails and genuine hospitality in Country Lane, Queenstown. We’re on the hunt for a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This is a pivotal role for someone with proven leadership experience, a passion for Italian flavours, and the ability to balance creativity with strong commercial acumen.

SUNDAYS is a warm and welcoming neighbourhood restaurant set in a beautifully restored 1933 church, serving up Italian-inspired food (we ❤️ pizza), handcrafted cocktails and genuine hospitality in Country Lane, Queenstown. We’re known for our community vibe, our commitment to simple done well, and a team culture grounded in collaboration, kai-zen (continuous improvement), and having a damn good time doing what we do.
 
We’re on the hunt for a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This is a pivotal role for someone with proven leadership experience, a passion for Italian flavours, and the ability to balance creativity with strong commercial acumen.
 
This is a permanent position, offering a minimum of 30 and maximum of 45 hours per week. 

Job Duties: 
  • Lead, inspire, and mentor the kitchen team, fostering a positive, high-performing culture that aligns with SUNDAYS’ values and standards
  • Manage kitchen financial performance, including food and labour costs, menu engineering, ordering, and supplier relationships to achieve agreed targets
  • Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality dishes with excellent presentation, maintaining standards even during busy service periods
  • Oversee kitchen organisation and systems, including prep planning, stock management, and processes that support smooth and efficient service
  • Work collaboratively with the wider leadership team to deliver strong financial results while maintaining an outstanding guest experience
  • Lead service with a calm, solutions-focused approach, maintaining composure and clear decision-making in a fast-paced environment
You must have:
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a senior kitchen role, ideally as a Head Chef or Sous Chef ready to step up
     
  • The right to work in New Zealand 
What we offer:
  • Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and career progression
     
  • Creative direction – shape menus and contribute to continuous improvement
     
  • A supportive leadership team that values both autonomy and collaboration
     
  • No late nights or early starts
     
  • Generous discounts across 10 of Queenstown’s best restaurants and bars + more
     
  • A tight-knit team that genuinely cares about each other
     
  • Staff meals and coffee on shift
     
  • A chance to work in one of Queenstown’s most beautiful and unique venues
Whether you’re already in Queenstown or dreaming of making this little piece of paradise your home, we’d love to hear from you. We’re here to support with relocation and to help you settle into both the role and the community.
If you’ve got the passion, the skills, and the appetite to make your mark at one of Queenstown’s favourite neighbourhood spots, we’d love to meet you. Apply now and let’s make some magic (aka pizza) together!
Website: www.wearesundays.co.nz | Instagram: @wearesundaysqt
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