Senior Chef

Senior Chef – Rotorua | Ngāi Tahu Tourism

Lead with manaakitanga. Create unforgettable experiences. Grow your career.

Are you passionate about food, leadership, and cultural connection? Join Ngāi Tahu Tourism as a Senior Chef and play a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences that reflect our values and commitment to manaakitanga (hospitality).

The purpose of this role is to lead and oversee kitchen operations by supervising and delegating tasks to Cooks and Kitchen Hands. You'll ensure all food preparation and menu items are delivered to the highest standard, in alignment with our menu and the guidelines set by the Food & Beverage Events Manager. This role is focused on maintaining exceptional quality and consistency to meet and exceed customer expectations.

• Supervise and support a team of 5 kaimahi in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Prepare and present menu items to the highest standard
• Champion food safety compliance and maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen
• Manage stock, ordering, and cost control
• Foster a positive team culture and encourage professional growth
• Lead sustainability initiatives and promote the Tiaki Promise
• Embrace cultural confidence and Ngāi Tahu values in your daily work

• Minimum 1 year experience in a professional kitchen
• Experience supervising or managing kaimahi desirable
• NZ Certificate (Level 3 or higher) in Cookery or equivalent
• Food Safety certification within the past 3 years
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results
• A customer-focused nature with a sense of manaakitanga
• Openness to learning and embracing a bicultural environment

• Be part of a whānau-focused organisation that values people and culture
• Opportunities for professional development and cultural learning
• Work in a stunning Rotorua location with a passionate team
• Contribute to Ngāi Tahu Tourism's vision: "Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei – for us and our children after us"

A Safe and Supportive Workplace

At Agrodome, the safety and wellbeing of our kaimahi and manuhiri is a top priority. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and drug-free environment, all successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Ready to lead with passion and purpose?

Apply now and bring your skills to an organisation that cares for its people, its place, and its future.

Job Details

Reference #

34996

Business areas

Agrodome

Posted on

Friday 21 Nov 2025

Closes on

25 Nov :00

Expertise

Hospitality & Tourism

Work type(s)

Full-time, Permanent