Wellington Hospitality Group (WHG) is the fastest growing hospitality group in the Wellington region with over 25 bars and venues in operation, and we’re not ready to stop!
We’re on the search for passionate Senior Chefs with exceptional culinary skills who push boundaries to work in the Wellington CBD or closer to home, but we’ll talk through those options.
We craft our teams to be tightly knit, play hard and work even harder. Our people enjoy working for us and hopefully you’ll be no different. Most of all you’ll be supported by a great team in your kitchen and from the Support Office. From large to small you’ll be familiar with working in groups. There are several reasons you’ll like working for us. We look after our staff and offer development opportunities within the company. You’ll be established with a development plan and receive industry led training opportunities.
The primary purpose of the Senior Chef is to support the Head Chef and/or Sous Chef and be part of the team. You are a leader, trainer and mentor to Junior Chefs and Kitchen Hands. A Senior Chef is a developmental role with the aim to expand on already strong cookery skills, as well as management skills, so as to one day run the kitchen. By supporting the Head Chef and/or Sous Chef your purpose is to absorb skills needed to effectively lead a team of Chefs, understand menu costings and development and run a kitchen efficiently and innovatively.
As a Senior Chef your mission is to be a leader for Junior Chefs and reliable support for the Head Chef.
Always lead your team in striving for excellence in everything that you do
Motivate and lead the team during your shifts
Work in line with the venue and WHGs expectations
Encourage and lead your team to deliver great food consistently to our customers and ensure we are always looking for opportunities to WOW our customers
Create and control and upbeat culture within the team
Set the standard for the team
Show excellent communication and listening skills for your team and customers
Ensure all operational processes and procedures are adhered to
Ensure FOH and BOH cohesion at all times
Identify potential service issues and act accordingly to avoid them
Handle complaints with empathy and ensure a more than satisfactory outcome for our customers
Always portray a positive attitude, be happy, smiling and having fun.
There are many perks to working for the Wellington Hospitality Group including great discounts off food and beverage both when working and off duty. If this role is of interest to you then please apply now!
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
