Head chef

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Inspired by the greatest of gastro pubs & bars, The Ram offers high quality food, great wine & beer, cocktails & good times. Our ethos is simple - quality, approachable, fun food that has people coming back time after time. The venue is predominantly an evening venue, is open for lunch three days a week and has a strong focus on being a welcoming and positive space!

We are looking for someone to head the kitchen team, grow the business along side us & become a valued member of our hospo family. We pride ourselves on the quality, consistency and creativity of the food we offer and are looking for someone who shares that vision.

The Role:
  • Full time, guaranteed 38 hours per week.
  • Maximum of 40 hours per week
  • Menu development & creative freedom
  • Working as part of a fun and focused team
  • Helping guide passionate young chefs to success
  • Training of all kitchen staff
  • Ordering, costing menus, managing wastage
  • Ensuring all health & safety standards are met
  • Managing the food control plan & health inspections
  • Working along side the owners in a supportive environment
  • Business with a focus on building positive work culture
  • Great salary & good work, life balance
You:
  • Experience in a similar role
  • A genuine love of hospo
  • Ability to create delicious, seasonal dishes
  • Experience managing and training staff
  • Ability to work well & lead a team under pressure
  • Experience in implementing systems to enhance kitchen performance
  • Organised, clean and systems focused
  • Fun & friendly - our venues are ego and attitude free

This is an amazing opportunity for someone who is really looking to be a part of something exciting & to sink their teeth into something creatively. We see this venue becoming a Wellington institution & a top food destination in the city. After a successful first 18 months we are excited to continue to grow The Ram and are looking for a head chef to be a part of that experience and take our venue to the next level!

If this sounds like you or you would like more info, please shoot us an email at:

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