Restaurant Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30 - $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
An Auckland restaurant seeks a Restaurant Chef who combines proven kitchen expertise with leadership and a steady hand on quality. The chef will influence kitchen performance, menu quality and what guests experience. Malaysian chefs who have run a pass or trained junior cooks will recognise the brief.
The position is full-time. Suitable candidates may be supported through a sponsorship pathway based on eligibility and requirements.
Your CV should show the kitchens you have worked in, the menus you have cooked and the teams you have led or trained. Build an Auckland restaurant chef CV with Build AI CV to put it together.
Key Responsibilities
- Take the lead on everyday kitchen operations and keep service flowing
- Cook and plate dishes to a steady standard
- Work to menu specifications using professional culinary technique
- Run food prep, ingredient handling and kitchen workflow
- Keep an eye on stock and ordering, and cut food wastage
- Follow strict food safety, hygiene and compliance practice
- Lead, coach and train kitchen team members
- Check finished dishes against presentation and quality expectations
- Offer culinary ideas that improve menus and bring in new dishes, while helping keep food costs and portions under control
- Look after kitchen equipment and tidy work areas, bringing reliability, professionalism and a commitment to hospitality excellence
Requirements & Eligibility
- Recognised culinary qualification or relevant professional chef training
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a restaurant or commercial kitchen
- A demonstrated ability to manage food preparation and hold service standards steady
- Strong working knowledge of food safety, hygiene procedures and kitchen compliance requirements
- Experience supervising, training or supporting other kitchen staff
- Able to cope in a fast-paced hospitality environment, with strong communication skills and a team-focused approach
- A creative approach to food preparation, menu development and presentation
- Good understanding of kitchen operations, inventory control and food costing
- Proven work history with verifiable culinary skills and professional experience
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