Senior Lead Chef

6 days ago

Auckland CBD, New Zealand LyLo Auckland Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

Are you ready to step into a senior role in a fast-paced, multi-faceted kitchen environment? We are looking for a Senior Lead Chef to bring creativity, leadership, and consistency across our diverse food offerings – from à la carte dining to buffet breakfasts, grab-and-go concepts, and large-scale events.

At LyLo we've created a place to stay that's comfy, easy, flexible, and connected and top-quality – without all the compromises. That has everything you want and nothing you don't need. Where you can lie low and chill out after a big day (or night) of living it up. Where you can kick back and relax or dress up and party on. Work, play or do absolutely nada. A base to explore from and a home-away-from-home to return to.

When you join EVT, you are joining one of Australia and New Zealand's leading experience companies. EVT encompasses Entertainment businesses that excite every sense, Ventures driven by a passion for new opportunities and Travel businesses that always feel local and authentic. At EVT, we're the shakers and the Daymakers. The experience creators. The possibility makers and opportunity takers. We aim to make a positive impact on our people, communities and environment, every day.

About the Role

As a Senior Chef, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional food experiences that align with our brand standards and guest expectations. You'll be hands-on in service while also mentoring the team, managing quality, and contributing to menu innovation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Food Preparation & Service: Prepare and cook dishes across a diverse offering, including à la carte dining, buffet and continental breakfasts, grab-and-go options, and large-scale event catering.
  • Quality Control: Maintain the highest standards of food quality, taste, and presentation, ensuring consistency across all service styles.
  • Station & Service Management: Lead your section with precision, ensuring smooth service during high-volume periods and events.
  • Event & Catering Delivery: Support the preparation and service of private functions and group catering, adapting to guest needs.
  • Innovation & Versatility: Contribute creative ideas to enhance menus and improve efficiency while maintaining cost control.
  • Inventory & Ordering: Monitor stock, minimise wastage, and assist with ordering to meet operational demands.
  • Safety & Hygiene: Ensure strict adherence to food safety and hygiene practices, keeping workspaces clean, organised, and compliant.
  • Compliance: Uphold all requirements under the Food Control Plan, relevant food safety regulations, health codes, and licensing obligations.
  • Training & Mentorship: Train and guide junior staff, sharing best practice and building capability across multiple service formats.
What We're Looking For
  • Proven experience as a Senior or Sous Chef in a busy, multi-outlet or multi-service environment.
  • Strong knowledge of à la carte, buffet, and catering operations.
  • Culinary qualification preferred, or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • Current Food Safety Certification essential.
  • Strong understanding of health codes, food safety legislation, Food Control Plan and licensing requirements.
  • A passion for innovation, efficiency, and leading from the front.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure and deliver consistently at a high standard.

Benefits

  • Wellbeing program
  • Paid Wellbeing day
  • $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more
  • 50% off stays at EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, Lylo and more

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