3 Chefs jobs in New Zealand
Chefs (multiple roles)
Posted 24 days ago
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Experenced Chef's / Full-time & Part-time available.
A variety of positions are available across 3 establishments.
Establishments: The Station Bar & Bistro / The Duke of Gloucester / The Boardwalk Beach Bar & Bistro.
Must like being busy while delivering great food to the table and being able to cook a wide range of food styles.
We run a highly collaborative kitchen where all staff contribute to the menu development.
Key duties & responsibilities include:Junior Chef roles:
- Checking off stock against invoices on arrival
- Ensuring stock rotation
- Assisting with portion control
- Assisting with daily kitchen set-up
- Preparation of cold larder, salads, burgers & snack foods
Intermediate Chefs:
As above but with the addition of:
- Assisting with staff training
- Ensuring each dish is quality-checked
- Checking all refrigeration temperatures daily
- Ensuring all stock ordered to the correct quantities, quality & price
- Assist with presentation
- Cooking of all meals on the grill & mains
Senior Chefs:
As above but with the addition of:
- Assisting in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Making sure all staff are in the correct safety clothing each day
- Dealing with suppliers
- Directing all kitchen staff
- Attend senior staff meetings
- Enforce all health & safety regulations
- Assist with menu & labour planning and costings
- Cooking of all meals on the menus
- Training of all staff
Work experience required is 1 year for junior, 2 years for Intermediate, and 3+ years + for senior roles. Qualifications may be considered instead of some experience at the employer’s discretion.
Please fill in our online application form, the link is below & upload CV & all relevant documents.
Restaurant staff - Chefs and FOH
Posted 27 days ago
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We are looking for chefs and FOH staff for our restaurant located in Alexandra, Central Otago
Chefs
Duties include
· Must be able to prepare naan bread, chicken, and kebabs in the Tandoor (Indian-style clay oven) Must be having the ability to prepare curry bases and sauces
· Estimate food costs, develop new menu items, work on cost reduction and waste elimination, and allocate staff on kitchen duties
· Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities
· Estimate food requirements, garnishing, and presentation of food
· Plan menus, ensure the quality of food, and portion control
· Maintain records of food costs, consumption, and inventory
· While on duty keep the cooking area clean to make sure that the health and food safety standard is met
· Train staff
Required experience: A minimum of three years of relevant experience. The applicant must be familiar with tandoor style cooking.
Start date: As soon as possible
Job type: Full-time Permanent 30 hours a week minimum
Pay rate: $26 - $8 per hour
Front of House staff
Duties include
· Providing fast, attentive and efficient service in a warm and hospitable manner
· Set tables in accordance with the layout expected by the Restaurant Manager
· Assisting diners with food and beverage selection by briefly summarising the menu, explaining daily specials, answering food and beverage related questions and making appropriate suggestions
· Taking customers’ orders in a friendly and efficient manner
· Serving food and beverages in a professional, courteous and timely manner
· Ensuring all food and beverage is delivered to the correct tables as quickly as possible
· Ensuring tthe dishes are cleared quickly and efficiently and that the table is left in an immaculate state
· Ensuring that customers are correctly charged
· Presenting the bill to customers and taking payment from customers if applicable
Start date: As soon as possible
Job type: Full-time Permanent 30 hours a week minimum
Pay rate: $25 - $26 per hour
3 Chefs – Join the Team at Kome Sake Bar, Commercial Bay
Posted 9 days ago
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Kome Sake Bar is a popular Japanese restaurant located in the heart of Auckland's vibrant Commercial Bay precinct. With over 4,500 Google reviews and a reputation for excellence, we serve authentic Japanese cuisine with a creative twist. We're currently looking for three skilled and enthusiastic Chefs to join our growing team.
Chefs – Join the Team at Kome Sake Bar, Commercial Bay
Location: Kome Sake Bar, Level 2, Commercial Bay, 7 Queen Street, Auckland Central
Website:
Phone: 09 212 9589
About Us:
Kome Sake Bar is a popular Japanese restaurant located in the heart of Auckland’s vibrant Commercial Bay precinct. With over 4,500 Google reviews and a reputation for excellence, we serve authentic Japanese cuisine with a creative twist. We're currently looking for three skilled and enthusiastic Chefs to join our growing team.
Kitchen Hours:
Open 7 days – shifts rostered weekly, including weekends and public holidays.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare a wide range of Japanese dishes with precision and flair
- Assist in developing menu items and seasonal offerings
- Help manage inventory, ordering, and food cost control
- Ensure consistent food quality and hygiene standards are met
- Train and support junior kitchen staff
- Collaborate closely with the kitchen and front-of-house team
What You Bring:
- NZ Diploma in Cookery or at least three years of relevant experience
- Experience with Japanese cuisine (sushi, robata, hot dishes preferred)
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Team player who can thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility for shift work, including weekends and holidays
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay based on experience and skills
- A supportive, professional, and multicultural kitchen team
- Opportunities to grow within a respected hospitality brand
- No split shifts or extremely late nights – a balanced roster
- Work at a highly rated restaurant in one of Auckland’s premium locations
Ready to join us at Kome Sake Bar?
We’d love to hear from passionate chefs who are ready to bring their energy and expertise to our kitchen.
Apply now – send your CV and cover letter to:
Website:
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