Head Chef

Exceptional coffee and quality food is at the heart of what we do and who we are, and we always aspire to deliver the best quality, consistency, and hospitality for all our guests. We have a passionate and busy team that, despite being under pressure at all times of the day, still manage to have fun on the job and enjoy every working day.

We are looking for a passionate Head Chef who thrives under pressure and has a natural ability to lead and inspire the performance of the kitchen to ensure team members and guests have a great experience every visit.

Open Monday to Sunday. Closed Nights.

As a Head Chef you'll be a true leader with a big personality that embodies what great hospitality looks like. You'll be leading and engaging the team to deliver great hospitality and impeccable standards whilst driving sales and a strong commercial performance. Specifically you'll be responsible for all aspects of the kitchen operation and performance, including food, health and safety, menu development, food quality and standards, brand standards, kitchen operations, guest experience, ordering, stock management, sales and profit.

What You Can Expect Your Responsibilities to Be...

• Ensure food products and standards are carried out within the required service timings
• Rotating Cabinet menu, ensuring staff are trained to serve items correctly.
• Take the lead on the tools.
• Ensure the reputation for excellent food and service is upheld at all times
• Ensure the kitchen is always clean and well equipped for service
• Be customer focused at all times, approachable and quick to exceed customer expectations
• Lead from the front, developing and engaging the kitchen team to maximise performance and personal development
• FCP Plan adherence is followed and recorded
• Driven to problem solve and take action before being asked and seeing tasks through to completion
• Be the face of positivity and motivation, bringing your best and most positive self at all times
• Work to support a busy team and take an active part in contributing to team-driven results
• Display a smart and professional appearance, always striving to represent Altura Coffee in a positive way

The Skills We are Looking For...

• Experience in a similar role with a proven track record of leading kitchens to success
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to quickly prioritise tasks
• Ability to use initiative to problem solve and work well under pressure
• Dedicated team-player with an 'all in this together' attitude and results-driven
• Managing safety standards to the required standard
• Enthusiastic with an eagerness to learn new skills
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• An effective communicator to enable dialogue with teammates and customers.
• Competitive pay for the right candidate
• Must have a strong command of the English language.
• Must have NZ Residency

Perks...

• Performance Related Bonus Scheme
• Retail discount on Brew at Home products
• Free barista made coffee on duty