Head Chef | Bealey Quarter
Australian Venue Co · Christchurch
Lead the kitchen of one of Christchurch’s well-known neighbourhood pubs.
Bealey Quarter is looking for an experienced, hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver great food across a busy, multi-revenue venue in the heart of Christchurch.
With accommodation, a sports bar, restaurant and function spaces all under one roof, Bealey Quarter offers plenty of variety and the opportunity to lead a kitchen that caters to everything from daily pub dining to large functions and events.
About the Role
- Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team
- Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth service
- Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation
- Manage food costs, stock control, ordering and labour
- Oversee food preparation and service across restaurant, sports bar and functions
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards
- Work closely with venue management to achieve operational targets
- Contribute to menu development and ongoing improvements
What We're Looking For
- Minimum two years' experience as a Head Chef
- A hands-on leader who leads from the front
- Strong organisational and kitchen management skills
- Experience managing food costs, stock and labour
- Someone who thrives in a busy environment and takes ownership
- A team player who can build a positive kitchen culture
Why Join Bealey Quarter?
- Competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly
- Staff discounts across 240+ venues in Australia & NZ
- Career progression in a growing, dynamic company
- Support from central teams including Marketing, Recruitment, IT & more
- Learning & development opportunities to enhance your skills
If you’re a motivated Head Chef who enjoys leading from the front, building a strong team and delivering quality food in a busy pub environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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