Chef/Café Manager
Monday - Friday (no weekend work)
- Secured fixed term role for 4 Months
- Regular lunch shout
Chef / Café Manager - Fixed-Term (4 Months)
Unite Recruit are looking for a Chef/Café Manager to join our team on a fixed-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable chef who is also confident front-of-house, and who enjoys running a small, well-supported café environment.
About the Role
You will be responsible for managing an in-house café that serves a staff base of approximately 250 people. The role is designed to be manageable for one person, with wider kitchen support available when required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing heated items for morning tea and two hot lunch dishes daily (including one vegetarian option).
- Making sandwiches, scones, and other baked goods onsite.
- Managing filtered coffee and tea service.
- Completing dishwashing and maintaining a clean café environment.
- Following a menu plan with guidance provided.
About You We are looking for someone who is:
- Ideally a Qualified chef with strong all-round café skills.
- Comfortable working independently and handling both kitchen and front-of-house duties.
- Reliable, organized, and customer-focused.
- Monday to Friday hours only (7:00am - 3:00pm).
- A fixed-term role with security for the 4-month period.
- Support from a wider kitchen team for menu planning and larger functions.
Additional earning opportunities:
- Worker of the Week award - $100 cash bonus.
- $200 cash bonus for every referral who completes 200 hours.
If this sounds like you, send your CV to james@uniterecruit.co.nz or call 027 864 8304 to discuss further