Head Chef

3 weeks ago


Auckland, New Zealand Ratanui Lodge Full time

Ratanui Lodge offers extraordinary accommodation with old world personal service. Each of our 10 rooms has a private ensuite. Located just across the street from Pohara Beach and within easy striking distance of the northern Abel Tasman, Pupu Springs, Wainui Falls, and Takaka township. Featuring a relaxing dining experience open 7 days for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we focus on fresh local produce, premium meats, and New Zealand wines and spirits.
An exciting opportunity has been created for a Head Chef to join our team. This is a Full Time fixed term starting ASAP and ending Late April with an opportunity to move to another hotel within the group at the end of the season.
Responsibilities:
To be a great leader with excellent communication skills.
Manage kitchen employees through rostering, training, coaching, evaluating, and hiring.
Develop menus with the latest trends and variety showcasing a fusion of international flavors.
Monitor presentation of all foods served to guests and ensure that appearance and quality are consistently maintained.
Lead the team in a hands-on and positive way.
Actively encourage team retention and development through effective training, succession planning, and multi-skilling.
Ensure effective food inventory practices through proper storage, stock rotation, and purchasing.
Identify risks and take immediate action to resolve them.
Monitor and control departmental expenditures to meet operational standards while maintaining the annual budget.
Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective manner.
Demonstrate great organizational skills and the ability to problem-solve and make decisions.
Maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
Understand current Health & Safety obligations, ensuring the kitchen is fully compliant with SOPs, policies, procedures, and service standards.
Expedite peak meal periods by maintaining a 'hands-on' approach.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by the General Manager.
Assist with any guest inquiries.
Experience:
2 years' experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef.
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent.
Current Food Safety Handling Certificate.
NZ resident or hold a valid working visa.
If you believe you have what it takes to work in this fantastic location, please apply via Seek or email your CV to: ******

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