Chef/CDP - Christchurch Airport Lounge

Prremium Lounge | Christchurch Airport**

• Create high-quality, contemporary cuisine in a **premium Air New Zealand lounge**, delivering a true taste of Aotearoa to travellers.
• Be part of a collaborative, innovative kitchen where quality, sustainability, and consistency are valued.
• Grow your culinary career with structured development pathways, training, and opportunities across Compass Group.

**He angitutanga | The Opportunity:**

This is a **Permanent Full Time Position** rostered across 7 days of the week. Therefore, you **MUST** be available to work during weekends.

• Operate and manage a dedicated kitchen section, preparing and presenting food to premium lounge standards and Air New Zealand specifications.
• Support menu and product development by assisting with recipes, portion control, quality improvements, and presentation standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Executive Chef and kitchen team to optimise service efficiency, food quality, and cost control.
• Coach and support team members, ensuring correct procedures, productivity, and consistent culinary standards.
• Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety, food safety, hygiene procedures, and cleaning schedules at all times.

• NZQA Level 4 Cookery qualification (or equivalent) with at least three years’ experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Passionate about food quality, presentation, and delivering a premium guest experience.
• Calm, reliable, and able to work under pressure while maintaining a positive, professional attitude.
• Confident working within specifications, budgets, and operational frameworks.
• A strong team player with the ability to mentor others and contribute positively to kitchen culture.

• **Comprehensive Training & Development** with access to online learning, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications.
• **Formal Career Paths** to support your ongoing growth and progression.
• **Rewards & Recognition** including Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual performance bonuses.
• **Health & Safety Focus** ensuring a safe, supportive, and well-managed work environment.
• **Corporate & Retail Discounts** across health insurance, gym memberships, optometry, and more.
• **Site-Specific Benefits** such as uniforms, parking, subsidised accommodation, and access to on-site amenities (location-dependent).

• 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 experientialmoments** 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.***

• **Recruitment enquiries:**recruitment@compass-group.co.nz

**Creating meaningful and lasting connections with every experience.**