Careers

Calling all Culinary Champions!

The New Zealand Venue Co. family have an opening for an innovative and enthusiastic Area Chef to join our team and work across our renowned Wellington venues!

An Area Chef's role is to support kitchen operations across a region of venues to produce and maintain superior food preparation and presentation standards within cost parameters that ensure operational success.

What are we looking for?

• A career professional with experience in staff management
• A leader that can train, motivate and manage multiple kitchen teams.
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers
• Genuine commitment to a successful career in hospitality 
• A friendly, enthusiastic, and positive can-do attitude 
• Maintaining and exceeding overall minimum standards 
• Thrives under pressure 
• A team player

 What will you bring to the table?

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Head Chef
• Proficiency in menu costing and ability to control and minimise wastage
• Constructing menus with new or existing culinary creations, ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimised kitchen processes
• Strong understanding of rostering and costing 
• Implement and manage stock control, ordering, and checking of deliveries 
• Good knowledge of helpful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS) 
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, support, and mentor the team
• Ensure Food Safety and OH&S compliance to assist in minimising workplace incidents
• Food Safety Supervisor training and certificate
• A commitment to achieving outstanding sales results
• Ability to engage with the local community

So, why choose us? 

Our company's rapid growth will provide multiple avenues to develop your career to its full potential!

• Minimum 40 hours per week
• We offer a competitive salary ranging from $110,000 - $120,000 annually.
• Enjoy staff discounts anytime at any of our venues across the country. 
• We are a dynamic company with a relaxed culture.
• Career opportunities are endless, with 12 venues in New Zealand and many more on the horizon.
• We welcome and encourage innovative thinkers and consistently reward hard work and success.
• Unlimited support with our ever-growing central support team: Marketing, People & Culture: Recruitment & Training, IT and Point of Sale, all filled internally.
• In addition, you'll also find a stimulating and gratifying working environment where we value our employees' careers and support their learning and development.

Does this sound like you? Apply now!