Head Chef - Kristin School, Auckland
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Compass Group

Head Chef - Kristin School

  • Posted 2w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Albany, Auckland

Job Description

Lead a premium school kitchen. Inspire your team. Create exceptional dining experiences every day.


  • Lead a flagship education catering operation – make a meaningful impact within one of Auckland's leading independent schools.
  • Showcase your culinary creativity – drive menu development, innovation, and exceptional food experiences.
  • Grow your leadership career – lead a high-performing team within New Zealand's largest food and support services provider.


He angitūtanga | The opportunity


As Head Chef at Kristin School , you will lead all kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality food and catering services in line with Compass Group and client standards. You'll oversee menu planning, food production, team leadership, stock management, and compliance, while creating an outstanding dining experience for students, staff, and visitors.


Ko o kawenga | Your responsibilities


  • Lead and manage kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation, presentation, and service delivery.
  • Develop, cost, and manage menus while catering for dietary, nutritional, and cultural requirements.
  • Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop kitchen team members, fostering a positive and high-performing culture.
  • Manage stock control, purchasing, food storage, supplier relationships, and cost management.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, hygiene, and operational standards at all times.


He kōrero mōu | About you


  • NZQA Level 4 Cookery Certificate (or equivalent trade qualification) with a minimum of four years' proven culinary experience.
  • Proven experience leading and mentoring kitchen teams while driving performance and engagement.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience in menu costing, stock control, and operating within budget constraints.
  • Excellent communication skills with a flexible, professional, and customer-focused approach.
  • Passionate about food quality, service excellence, continuous improvement, and creating memorable dining experiences.


Ngā painga | Benefits & Perks


  • Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to online learning programs, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications to support your career growth.
  • Formal Career Paths: We offer formal career paths to help you achieve your professional goals.
  • Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual performance bonuses.
  • Health & Safety Focus: A commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment, prioritizing the well-being of employees and customers.
  • Corporate & Retail Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more.
  • Site-Specific Benefits: Depending on the site, tailored perks such as free uniforms, on-site parking, subsidized accommodation, and access to amenities like gyms and pools are available.


👉 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.


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For any recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment Team at

📧 recruitment@compass-group.co.nz


Creating meaningful and lasting connections with every experience.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Stock Management
  • Menu Development
  • Cost Management
  • Food Safety Compliance
  • Team Leadership

Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Mentoring
  • Commercial Acumen
  • Customer Focus
  • Leadership

Additional Compensation

  • Performance Bonus

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🩺 Health Insurance
  • ⚖ Work-Life Balance Support
  • 🏋 Gym Membership
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🏆 Performance Bonus
  • 🔥 Company Discounts
  • ⛑ Uniform Provided
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  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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