Jellicoe Street Bar & Eatery (Creative Hospitality Group Limited) is seeking an experienced Head Chef to join our dynamic culinary team at our Bar & Eatery in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty. This is a permanenet/full time role (32+ hours), offering the opportunity to work alongside our enthusiastic Team in delivering exceptional dining experiences for our customers.

This will be a full-time Head Chef position located in Te Puke. A minimum of 32 hours per week will be gauranteed. Business currently operates 6 days a week but may progress to trading 7 days a week and you can be rostered on any day/s time/s during the week. Depending on the level of your skills, rate of pay will vary between $35-$38 per hour. 

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Develop and maintain the menu and recipes for Jellicoe Street Bar & Eatery. Oversee and direct all aspects of the kitchen operation.

Ensure that the quality of all food presented to customers meets Jellicoe Street Bar and Eatery’s standards – providing maximum quality whilst containing labour and food costs.

Supervise and manage all kitchen Employees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  •          Overall responsibility for the operation and organisation of all kitchen and food preparation areas at Jellicoe Street Eatery.
  •          Set and manage kitchen budgets
  •         Plan and produce food menus to Jellicoe Street Bar & Eatery’s requirements.
  •         Ordering food supplies
  •         Monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
  •        Spot check dishes as they leave the kitchen for quality, presentation and temperature.
  •        Manage all kitchen staff – impart knowledge, skills and training to all kitchen staff of cooking procedures and hygiene regulations.
  •         Set policies and maintain standards for food safety in all food preparation areas.
  •         Set policies and maintain standards for health & safety at work in all food preparation areas.
  •         May assist restaurant Manager in interviews and the recruitment of kitchen staff.

 

Skills/Experience Required

  •          Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience or a relevant NZ register diploma 
  •          Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays/public holidays
  •      Solid organisational skills and good speed of work
  •          Passion for good food
  •          Great communication skills

We look forward to hearing from you! Apply now!