Head Chef for our Waiheke client lead restaurant & events kitchen, subsidised accommodation & relocation, mostly daytime hours.

• Lead a core team: Head Chef + 2 Sous Chefs + seasonal kitchen hands (1–8).
• Manage day-to-day restaurant service (60 seats, scaling up to 250 covers including lawn and pop-up bars).
• Oversee weddings, corporate events, and pavilion functions during the busy season (Dec–Apr).
• Plan, budget, and manage kitchen operations, costs, and staff performance.
• Mostly daytime hours, minimal late nights; quieter April–October.

• A few years’ Head Chef experience, preferably in both restaurant and events/banquets.
• Strong financial, cost management, and performance management skills.
• Confident with computer-based systems and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communicator, organised, and able to lead a seasonal team.

• Salary: $85k–$100k depending on experience.
• Subsidised accommodation ($190–$250/week) and relocation support.
• Daytime-focused hours and a chance to work in a lively, seasonal environment on Waiheke Island.

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