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Posted 15 July, 2026

Chefs at all levels

Napier Bars Group
Napier City, HKB, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

Experenced Chefs

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A variety of positions are available across 3 busy establishments in Hawkes Bay.
\n Establishments: The Station Bar & Bistro / The Duke of Gloucester / The Boardwalk Beach Bar & Bistro.
\n Must like being busy while delivering great food to the table and being able to cook a wide range of food styles. We run a highly collaborative kitchen where all staff contribute to the menu development.
\n Key duties & responsibilities include:

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Junior Chef roles:

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  • Checking off stock against invoices on arrival
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  • Ensuring stock rotation
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  • Assisting with portion control
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  • Assisting with daily kitchen set-up
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  • Preparation of cold larder, salads, burgers & snack foods
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Intermediate Chefs:
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  • Assisting with staff training
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  • Ensuring each dish is quality-checked
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  • Checking all refrigeration temperatures daily
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  • Ensuring all stock ordered to the correct quantities, quality & price
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  • Assist with presentation
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  • Cooking of all meals on the grill & mains
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Senior Chefs:
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  • Assisting in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
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  • Making sure all staff are in the correct safety clothing each day
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  • Dealing with suppliers
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  • Directing all kitchen staff
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  • Attend senior staff meetings
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  • Enforce all health & safety regulations
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  • Assist with menu & labour planning and costings
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  • Cooking of all meals on the menus
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  • Training of all staff
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\n Work experience required is 1 year for junior, 2 years for Intermediate, and 3+ years + for senior roles. Qualifications may be considered instead of some experience at the employer’s discretion.
\n Please fill in our online application form, the link is below & upload CV & all relevant documents.

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