Culinary Operations Leader

5 days ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Yard House Full time

Job Description:

The Restaurant Executive Chef at Yard House is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our restaurants. This includes ensuring high-quality food delivery to our guests and creating a positive work environment for our team members.

We're built on craft beer and classic rock, so 'boring' isn't in our DNA. We strive to consistently deliver exceptional dining experiences, driven by our passion for culinary excellence and guest service.

Salary and Benefits:

Our competitive salary package includes weekly pay and quarterly bonus eligibility. We also offer a commitment to Quality of Life with no more than 50 hours a week, 2 days off, paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a company 401(k) match, and a Retirement Plus Benefit.

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking a current salaried management professional with experience in high-volume, full-service restaurants. Strong passion for culinary excellence, leadership skills, knowledge of systems and processes, and stable job history are essential for success in this role.



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