Experienced Cafe Chef - ref. i70315223
Are you a talented and enthusiastic chef with exceptional leadership skills? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment? If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!
Majestic Cafe is a renowned café brand known for its quality drinks and delicious food. We pride ourselves on using the finest, locally sourced ingredients to create dishes that wow our customers. Our kitchen is a place where creativity and excellence thrive, and we are looking for a Head Chef who can lead our team to even greater success.
Role Overview:As Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, managing those around you in the kitchen and ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene. You will create seasonal menus (twice a year), manage inventory, and maintain a positive and productive working environment.
Your leadership will shape the direction of the kitchen, from executing daily services to crafting long-term culinary strategies.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead, inspire, and manage the kitchen to deliver exceptional dishes in line with our cafe’s standard.
- Develop, design, and implement seasonal menus with a focus on creativity and quality.
- Maintain high levels of food safety, cleanliness, and organization within the kitchen.
- Oversee inventory management, ensuring minimal waste and efficient stock control.
- Train, mentor, and develop junior chefs and kitchen staff if required.
- Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service.
- Ensure all dishes are prepared and served to the highest standards, from prep to presentation.
- Proven experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or similar role in a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- A strong passion for food, with a keen eye for detail and presentation.
- Extensive knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen operations.
- Creativity and innovation in menu design and preparation.
- Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with a team.
- Competitive wage and performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to work in a well established and respected and forward-thinking cafe.
- Access to staff training and development programs.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
If you are ready to lead a dynamic kitchen and be part of something exciting, apply now and show us what you can bring to Majestic Cafe - Tauranga Crossing
How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be a great fit for our team.