Head Culinary Manager

1 week ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Compass Group New Zealand Full time

Job Overview

">We are seeking an exceptional Head Chef to join our team at PikoPiko Cafe in Auckland. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for managing kitchen operations, preparing, cooking, and serving high-quality food for our cafe customers, corporate clients, and event attendees.
You will lead the client event and corporate catering alongside the event manager, ensuring the food is delicious, consistent, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. We are looking for a dynamic, experienced chef and leader to take this team to the next level.

Key Responsibilities

">">Plan and control menu-based catering, including preparing and costing menus, and ensuring compliance with enterprise costing constraints. Lead and manage people, developing team commitment and cooperation, managing team performance, and ensuring staff comply with food safety procedures. Purchase and manage stock, establishing and implementing order and supply processes, and developing optimum supply arrangements. Prepare, cook, and present food, maintaining high standards of quality and consumer satisfaction. Develop menus to meet special dietary and cultural needs, and plan, prepare, and display buffets for events or functions.

Requirements

">A minimum of 4 years' proven work record with written references to show levels of expertise and experience. Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive outlook and professional manner. Experience and ability to lead and mentor teams. Good communication skills, flexibility, hard work, physical fitness, and reliability.

Benefits and Culture

">We offer a range of benefits, including comprehensive training and development opportunities, formal career paths, rewards and recognition, and a commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment. Our culture values teamwork, respect, growth, and innovation, making us an exciting place to work.

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