Head Chef

Job title: Head Chef

Company: Hind Management


Job description: The RoleSudima Hotel employees are here to ensure our guests make the most of their stay. We have one passion, you! We care, we do the right thing, and we work together – you are expected to demonstrate these values in your day-to-day interaction with guests and employees.At Hind Management our values are based on caring, working together, and doing the right thing. We are passionate about people, we actively promote diversity, inclusion, and foster belonging through a shared vision of He Kura te Tangata we are all valued and contribute to the wellbeing of the organization.This is a permanent, full time role based at Sudima Kaikōura and the rate of $75,000 per year.You will be involved in organising the set up and running of the restaurant, bar and conferencing menus and training your team to deliver exceptional cuisine and service. We are looking for someone who is passionate, keeps up with culinary trends, has energy for a hotel opening and the enthusiasm that will inspire and grow a team of talented chefs to deliver on point.The successful candidate will ideally have pre-opening experience in a senior kitchen role and be a qualified chef with more than three years of culinary experience.You will run a well organised kitchen and be fully conversant with Food Control plans, health and safety and hygiene. We appreciate and value every one of our team members, and the person in this position will demonstrate true leadership skills by encouraging and supporting the team through their chosen career.Responsibilities

• Draft concept ideas, plan menus and develop, prepare and produce all recipes, focusing on sustainable and locally sourced produce
• Organise the kitchen service operations for the restaurant, conference and room service on a day to day basis so that they run efficiently and productively
• Monitor quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
• Train and develop junior chefs and kitchen assistants
• Interview and select all new team members
• Discuss food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians, kitchen and front of house staff
• demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
• Prepare and cook food
• explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
• Be pro-active in estimating and controlling food and manning costs being fully aware of forecasted business and targeted profitability whilst maintaining standards. Order food supplies in line with budgets.
• Maintain a sound knowledge of the hotel’s procedures for purchasing of food stocks, the control of purchasing levels.
• Ordering of kitchen equipment and supplies
• Manage the Food Control Plan and licensing
• Foster an environment of cooperation and respect between co-workers

Requirements

• Passion for developing innovative menus with exceptional presentation and delivery
• NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) OR 3 years minimum experience in a modern, successful restaurant
• Excellent range of experience with multiple cuisine types
• Expert in product quality and presentation skills
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• A solid understanding of managing costs
• Understanding of current culinary trends and kitchen processes
• Working knowledge of NZ H&S legislation (Health and Safety at Work Act 2015)

BenefitsAs an employer of choice, we offer great employee benefits like life insurance, outstanding health and wellbeing programmes and discounts on hotels, restaurants, bars and spas across our network – not just for you, but in some cases your friends and family too!

• Free Life Insurance, Digital Will & Best Doctors teleservice after 3 months of employment
• Wellbeing programme including Health insurance discounts
• Excellent reward & recognition events
• Long service and anniversary gifts and benefits
• Staff, family and friends rates within our network of hotels
• Paid training and individual Employee Development Plans
• Training towards NZQA qualifications and our very own online digital learning platform

As part of a large hospitality group, we offer job security and an excellent support structure with group level HR, finance, procurement and sales & marketing functions.Our group values are based around caring, working together and doing the right thing. We are passionate about inclusion and our people know it! We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply and are proud to promote diversity and inclusion within our workplace and ensure an equitable selection process. HIND Management are committed to accessibility, should you require assistance or support due to a disability and are unable to apply via the online application process, contact us on

Expected salary: $75000 per year

Location: Kaikoura, Canterbury

Job date: Sun, 08 Jun 2025 22:51:58 GMT

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