Head Chef

• $90,000 - $95,000 + KPI Bonus
• Partial kitchen refurb on the horizon
• Start date flexi...May/June...give us a BUZZ!

We have been BUZZed & looking for a talented Head Chef, looking for an BUZZing opportunity, based in Christchurch. This multi venue hospitality group, operate a number of venues in the city, each with their own identity. We are looking for an accomplished Head Chef to take over a highly successful kitchen operation....BUZZing???

Outside of the Kitchen key drivers:

• Working closely with the owner to develop a strategy for innovation, creativity and sustainability in the kitchens
• Always looking to elevate the food on offer
• Collaborate with the Events team
• Be commercially minded and can see the bigger picture, with the ability to plan with detail and creativity.
• Have astute financial performance awareness, and the ability to analyse data and make impactful decisions.
• A strong leader, always building on professional relationships at all levels

Inside the Kitchen Key Drivers:

• A leader, who can work with the owners on their vision.
• Develop kitchen personnel, teach them costings, and mentor apprenticeships
• Seasonal menu changes
• Lead from the front and gives the brigade opportunities to be creative
• Make sure all FCL | H&S compliance is up to date

The venue is 7 days a week, with summer and the weekends are the busiest time, so we do require the Head Chef to work at least 1 weekend shift however there is flexibility with a solid Sous in place.

The ideal person will be someone that has sound knowledge of food cost, FCP, wage cost, staff training & quality control. We see this person having at least 10 + years industry experience, with a minimum 5 of those as an Head Chef.


We're BUZZing...are you?