Senior Chef / Agrodome

Lead Our Kitchen. Share Our Culture. Make an Impact.Senior Chef – Rotorua | Ngāi Tahu TourismLead with manaakitanga. Create unforgettable experiences. Grow your career.Are you passionate about food, leadership, and cultural connection? Join Ngāi Tahu Tourism as a Senior Chef and play a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences that reflect our values and commitment to manaakitanga (hospitality).About The RoleThe purpose of this role is to lead and oversee kitchen operations by supervising and delegating tasks to Cooks and Kitchen Hands. You’ll ensure all food preparation and menu items are delivered to the highest standard, in alignment with our menu and the guidelines set by the Food & Beverage Events Manager. This role is focused on maintaining exceptional quality and consistency to meet and exceed customer expectations.What You'll DoSupervise and support a team of 5 kaimahi in a fast-paced kitchen environmentPrepare and present menu items to the highest standardChampion food safety compliance and maintain a clean, hygienic kitchenManage stock, ordering, and cost controlFoster a positive team culture and encourage professional growthLead sustainability initiatives and promote the Tiaki PromiseEmbrace cultural confidence and Ngāi Tahu values in your daily workWhat We're Looking ForMinimum 1 year experience in a professional kitchenExperience supervising or managing kaimahi desirableNZ Certificate (Level 3 or higher) in Cookery or equivalentFood Safety certification within the past 3 yearsStrong leadership, communication, and organisational skillsAbility to work under pressure and deliver resultsA customer-focused nature with a sense of manaakitangaOpenness to learning and embracing a bicultural environmentWhy You'll Love Working With UsBe part of a whānau-focused organisation that values people and cultureOpportunities for professional development and cultural learningWork in a stunning Rotorua location with a passionate teamContribute to Ngāi Tahu Tourism’s vision: “Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei – for us and our children after us”A Safe and Supportive WorkplaceAt Agrodome, the safety and wellbeing of our kaimahi and manuhiri is a top priority. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and drug-free environment, all successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.Ready to lead with passion and purpose?Apply now and bring your skills to an organisation that cares for its people, its place, and its future.