Head Chef
Are you our LEGEND Head Chef?
We are looking for the perfect balance of creative culinary legend and master of management to lead our kitchen team. Our kitchen needs solid leadership and inspiration to help the business in this rapid growth phase.There are plenty of creative outlets, from an ever changing seasonal menu, through to in-house events and international film festivals with complementing menus.
Skills and Experience:- You will have held the position of head chef at a similar style establishment
- Strong people management & training skills
- Basic admin skills for costings, rostering & stocktaking
- Basic business acumen, understanding the bigger picture beyond the kitchen door
- Managing team to bring out the best in them, upskilling, quality control, rostering.
- Writing and implementing an inspiring menu where quality and consistency are at the foundation.
- Sourcing the most competitive prices for ingredients, nurturing relationships with suppliers
- Ensuring the entire kitchen is run smoothly, including, and not limited to: Product, People and Property
- Substantial package of salary and bonus’s.
- Unlimited complimentary movie tickets for you and your family
- Food and beverage discounts in-house
- Working in a unique establishment with a dedicated and vibrant team
The Screening Room is a leading hospitality establishment in the beautiful Wairarapa, with a reputation for excellence in food, beverage, and entertainment, recently recognized again by Cuisine in the Good Food Guide 2025.
The Screening Room is first and foremost known for its dining experience and, with a unique twist, has a boutique cinema on the side which plays beautifully into offering a full all-round hospitality and entertainment environment.
Whilst many customers enjoy the sun-soaked deck for long lunches or evening cocktails, many more will take the opportunity to indulge in an evening of fine food and wine sometimes followed by a movie. Customers can also enjoy the experience of taking a platter and a bottle of wine into the cinema before their dinner booking.
The Screening Room is a fast-growing business offering a unique experience and our kitchen brigade is central to that. We are all very proud of what we bring to the Wairarapa with many team members having been with us for years and others returning time & time again.
We look forward to bringing a new Head Chef into our team to be part of the next exciting growth phase.
Please only apply if you have previous experience as a head chef. This is a position that requires strong people management skills as well as proven track record as a great chef.Thank you for your time in looking at our ad, I look forward to meeting you and filling this position with the perfect candidate.