📍Location: Auckland CBD
🏢 Employer: Compass Group New Zealand
🕒 Employment Type: Full-time
Lead with flavour in a premium corporate environment
🍽 Craft culinary excellence - Deliver high-end healthy & fresh cuisine in a prestigious corporate setting.🚀 Grow your leadership career - Access NZQA qualifications, apprenticeships, and structured development pathways.🌟 Be recognised - Enjoy performance bonuses, awards, and a supportive team culture.He angitūtanga / The opportunity:
We're looking for a passionate and dynamic Head Chef with a passion for healthy food to lead our kitchen team at a high-profile corporate site in Auckland CBD.
In this role, you'll manage daily kitchen operations, develop innovative menus, and deliver exceptional food experiences that align with our client's premium standards.
If you're passionate about high-end service, inspiring people, and crafting experiences that leave a lasting impression, this is your opportunity.
This is a Permanent Full-Time position with Monday-Friday hours.
Ko o kawenga / Your responsibilities:
Plan and cost menus that meet client expectations and budget requirements.Lead and manage kitchen staff, fostering a high-performance culture.Oversee stock ordering, supply processes, and inventory control.Ensure food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are consistently met.Develop catering concepts and operational plans for events and functions.He kōrero mōu / About you:
NZQA Level 4 Cookery Certificate or equivalent, with at least 4 years of proven experience.Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and manage a team.Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities.Flexible, reliable, and able to work under pressure with a positive attitude.Experience in menu planning, food safety supervision, and budget management.Ngā painga / Benefits & Perks:
✅ Training & Development - Online learning, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications.📈 Career Pathways - Formal progression opportunities within Compass Group.🎉 Recognition - Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual bonuses.🛡 Health & Safety - A safe, supportive work environment.🛍 Discounts - Health insurance, gym memberships, optometry, and more.🏢 Site-Specific Perks - Free uniforms, on-site parking, and access to premium amenities.👉 Please visit our for a comprehensive list of our benefits
Mo matou / About us:
Restaurant Associates is part of Compass Group NZ.
We bring an inspired, boutique approach to the workplace dining, cultural, and event spaces we serve.
With elegance, attention to detail, and a relentless drive to impress.
We turn everyday moments into exceptional ones and our people are what make it possible.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building inclusive, supportive teams that reflect the communities we serve.
We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors.
We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients.
With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.
Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen! Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.
We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
We also prioritise sustainability in everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all.
Successful candidates will be able to pass per-employment checks satisfactorily.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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For any recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team at recruitment@compass-group.co.nz
Creating meaningful and lasting connections with every experience.