Skilled Chef Wanted
Wellington
Position: Chef
Locations: Wellington (Courtenay Place)
Hours: Full-time, 30 hours per week
Locations: Wellington (Courtenay Place)
Hours: Full-time, 30 hours per week
Pay: NZD $27–$35 per hour (based on qualifications & experience)
About Us
Lucky 8 Wellington is a forthcoming Asian-fusion / Chinese restaurant and bar combining a vibrant dining atmosphere with quality cuisine. We seek chefs who are creative, reliable, and passionate about Asian flavours and presentation.
Key Responsibilities- Lead kitchen operations: plan daily prep, supervise cooks, ensure smooth workflow
- Develop, refine and execute menu dishes (Chinese, Pan-Asian, fusion)
- Oversee dish presentation, plating consistency, and portion control
- Ensure all food meets high quality, taste, hygiene, and safety standards
- Train kitchen staff in recipes, techniques, and kitchen procedures
- Monitor ingredient quality, inventory, cost control, and waste reduction
- Collaborate with bar and service team for menu pairing, specials, events
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, equipment upkeep, and compliance
- Level 4 qualification in culinary arts/cookery or at least 2+ years’ experience as a chef in an Asian / Chinese / fusion kitchen
- Strong skills in Chinese cuisine techniques: stir-fry, steaming, braising, wok work, sauces, etc.
- Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene rules, and kitchen safety
- Leadership and communication skills; ability to work under pressure
- Must have legal right to work in New Zealand
- Competitive hourly rate in the $27–$35 range
- Stable hours (30 hours/week) in an exciting new project
- Opportunity to influence menu and build kitchen culture
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