Head Chef

1 week ago


Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Primeproperty Group Full time

We are looking for a culinary passionate chef who loves delighting the customers, is calm, and has great communication skills to inspire our Teams.

This role offers excellent work-life balance with family-friendly hours.

You will enjoy a very hands-on role across all aspects of the kitchen.

Our conference/function service and breakfast are busy and a major focus. As a result, you will work daily with our Conference and Events Manager, tailoring offers (menus and pricing) to convert leads into business.

You will constantly create new dishes and specials to drive guests' satisfaction and increase sales, especially for the dinner service.

The ideal candidate will have previous hotel experience of at least 2 years and a minimum of 3 years as a Head Chef in a high-volume establishment.

As our Head Chef, you will have excellent leadership skills, be highly organized, and have strong delegation skills.

  • You will be up to date with modern culinary trends for A la Carte & Conference menus, delivering a consistent product plate after plate, day after day.
  • You will be financially savvy with the ability to manage food costs, budgets, forecasts, and monthly stocktakes.
  • You will drive compliance through training and excellent record-keeping to meet food hygiene regulations and industry standards.

This is a full-time salaried position offering between $70K and $75K pa, subject to experience. We also offer a performance incentive-based bonus (KPI).

About Us

Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre is an established 4-star property set in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, Tauranga. Located in the heart of Tauranga and minutes away from the ever-popular "Mount Maunganui," enjoying the best of what our region is famous for: great produce, stunning beaches, and lifestyles. Part of the Prime Hotels Group portfolio of 9 properties spread across the North Island, we are focused on growth and development both with our teams and our hotels.

What We Offer
  • A positive working environment in a supportive team.
  • Rewards and recognition programme.
  • Accommodation and Food & Beverage discounts at our full portfolio of properties in the most beautiful North Island locations.
  • The chance to live and work in the stunning Bay of Plenty region.

Apply today and join the amazing A Team.

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