EOI | Head Chef | Auckland Airport

Showcase your culinary expertise. Create exceptional dining experiences for travellers from around the world. Premium airport hospitality environment – lead the culinary experience within one of Auckland Airport's sites. Inspire and develop a high-performing team – shape kitchen culture, drive excellence, and mentor culinary talent. Career-defining leadership role – join a global organisation renowned for hospitality innovation and operational excellence. He angitūtanga | The opportunity Compass Group NZ is seeking expressions of interest from experienced and passionate culinary leaders interested in future head chef opportunities within one of our sites at Auckland Airport. As a head chef, you will lead all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, menu innovation, team performance, and customer satisfaction. You'll be responsible for delivering premium food experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, operational excellence, and financial performance. This is a permanent full time position. Ko o kawenga | Your responsibilities Lead and manage all kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of exceptional food quality, presentation, and service. Develop, cost, and manage menus while catering for diverse dietary and cultural requirements. Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team while managing rosters and performance. Oversee purchasing, stock control, food costs, wastage management, and budget performance. Maintain excellence in food safety, health & safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction standards. He kōrero mōu | About you NZQA Level 4 Cookery Certificate (or equivalent trade qualification) with extensive commercial culinary experience. Proven leadership experience managing, motivating, and developing successful kitchen teams. Strong commercial acumen with experience managing food costs, stock control, and budgets. Passion for delivering premium food experiences and exceeding customer expectations. Excellent communication skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Ngā painga | Benefits & Perks Enjoy competitive pay plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits, including a company vehicle. A key leadership role within a dynamic, growth-focused sector. The opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing team. Career development and growth within the global Compass Group framework. A supportive and collaborative work environment. The chance to be part of a leading organisation in the industry. Exclusive discounts on medical insurance, banking services, hotels, and more. Experience our supportive culture with flexible working options and Employee Assistance Programmes. Please visit our Benefits page for a comprehensive list of our benefits. Mō mātou | About us We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries. Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors. We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT. Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen! Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritise sustainability in everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all. Successful candidates will be able to pass pre-employment checks satisfactorily. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr