Chef/Dining manager/Kitchen hand

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Now Hiring – Opening Staff for Our New Restaurant & Bar!?

Location: Blenheim

| Concept: Fresh product from Aotearoa, served with Japanese soul

We are opening a new restaurant & bar in Blenheim, blending New Zealand’s finest ingredients with the heart and soul of Japanese cuisine.
We’re looking for passionate people to join our opening team and help create something special from day one!
  • ?Positions Available?

¦ Dining Manager

Take the lead in front-of-house operations and guest satisfaction.
  • Must hold a Manager’s Certificate
  • Pay rate: From $28/hour (negotiable based on experience & performance)
  • Prior leadership or hospitality management experience is a plus!
  • ¦ Chef
Join our kitchen and bring creative dishes to life using Japanese or Western techniques.
  • Estimated salary: $60,000+ per year (negotiable based on experience)
  • Minimum 3 years of kitchen experience required
  • Knowledge in Japanese or Western cuisine (or both!) highly valued
  • ¦ Kitchen Hand
No experience? No problem — we welcome motivated individuals ready to grow!
  • Starting rate: $23.50/hour
  • Quick pay rises possible based on attitude and ability
  • Responsibilities include food prep, dishwashing, and general kitchen support
  • How to Apply

Interested? We’d love to hear from you!

Send your CV to: info@restaurantsasa.co.nz

Don’t miss this chance to be part of something new and exciting!
  • Let’s build something amazing together — from the ground up.

Your passion and personality will help shape the future of our restaurant.

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