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Executive Chef | Auckland_NewZealand

Lead a premier hotel kitchen in Auckland. Drive culinary excellence, manage large teams, and refine a multi-cuisine offering in a hands-on exec role.

A rare opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Executive Chef to join one of New Zealand's most prominent luxury hotels. This role is suited to a senior culinary leader with a passion for innovation, strong operational acumen, and a proven ability to lead high-performing kitchen teams in a hotel environment.
About the Role

As Executive Chef, you will oversee a large brigade and be responsible for delivering consistently high culinary standards across multiple dining concepts, including large-scale banqueting. 

This is a highly visible and hands-on role. You will be expected to lead from the front, drive kitchen performance, and collaborate closely with Food & Beverage leadership to ensure culinary excellence across the board.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead day-to-day kitchen operations across à la carte, banqueting, and in-room dining
  • Inspire, manage, and develop a large, diverse kitchen team
  • Elevate existing menus with refined execution, creativity, and consistency
  • Maintain control of food cost, labour budgets, inventory, and supplier relationships
  • Ensure adherence to food safety, hygiene, and hotel brand standards
  • Collaborate with senior hotel leadership to support overall F&B strategy
About You
  • Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a large hotel or high-volume environment
  • Strong culinary credentials with a creative approach to modern cuisine
  • Demonstrated ability to manage large teams, drive performance, and deliver under pressure
  • Financially savvy — able to manage budgets, costs, and supplier negotiations
  • Hands-on leadership style and genuine passion for hospitality
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary package aligned to experience and capability
  • Full-time, permanent leadership role within a prestigious hotel environment
  • Supportive and progressive hotel group with strong international brand presence
  • Opportunity to lead one of the most recognised hotel kitchens in New Zealand
If this sounds like you Apply Now! 

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Executive Chef | Auckland_NewZealand

  • Category: Head/Executive Chef
  • Location: Auckland_NewZealand
  • Work Type: Full-Time
  • Per hour Salary Package: Annual Salary Package: 130000
  • Work with a globally recognised hotel brand
  • Opportunities for international growth within the hotel group
  • Lead a large, experienced brigade across diverse dining outlets

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