We are looking for two skillful Chefs to manage our kitchen and produce a wide range of Western favourites. You will be responsible for both hands-on food production and overseeing daily kitchen operations to maintain the high standards of quality expected at our venue. Experience in developing Asian fusion dishes would be an advantage.

Location: North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand


Type: Full-time, Permanent


Hours: At least 30 hours per week. We primarily operate from afternoon to midnight, the successful applicants must be available to work rostered shifts during these hours (Monday – Sunday), including weekends and public holidays.

Wage: from $28 to $37 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook food in accordance with recipes, customer orders, and quality standards.
  • Set up the kitchen with the necessary utensils, equipment, and ingredients.
  • Modify recipes where appropriate to accommodate customers’ dietary requirements and preferences.
  • Oversee the simultaneous preparation of multiple dishes, ensuring all food is presented to a high standard and served consistently in a timely manner.
  • Update menus and develop new seasonal menu options in line with current trends and customer demand, including testing recipes and introducing new ingredients.
  • Supervise and delegate tasks to cooks and other kitchen staff, and communicate daily specials to front-of-house staff to discuss specials and service improvements.
  • Train new kitchen staff and ensure they understand recipes, kitchen procedures, food safety standards, and quality expectations.
  • Monitor the freshness and quality of ingredients.
  • Manage food cost in line with the kitchen budget, ensure stock records are accurate and place orders as required.
  • Implement and maintain the Food Control Plan, ensuring strict compliance with all Health & Safety, food hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness standards.

Required skills, knowledge, experience and qualification:

  1. Ability to remain calm with leadership and undertake various tasks.
  2. Excellent time management ability.
  3. Have Either:
  • A minimum of 18 months of relevant experience in a professional, fast-paced kitchen environment; or
  • A Relevant NZQF Diploma in Cookery

If this sounds like you, please send us your CV and cover letter to apply.

You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Please state in your cover letter the basis of your work eligibility (e.g. work visa, resident visa, or New Zealand citizenship).

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