Head Chef
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
In this role, you will lead teams of dedicated volunteers to deliver delicious meals to our diverse community. You will be running the kitchen in our award-winning Wellington restaurant. You will be responsible for delivering a different three-course menu every day, as well as fostering a positive culture and supportive environment in our kitchen. You will work closely with the Restaurant Manager to achieve our social impact and growth targets.
Everybody Eats is a pay-what-you-can dining concept for everyone. We utilise rescued surplus food to create three-course restaurant meals that feed bellies, not bins. We do this in order to solve three massive problems: food waste, food insecurity, and social isolation.
The successful candidate will have:
*at least 10 years experience in professional kitchens
*at least 5 years experience managing people
*proven leadership skills
*a passion for sustainability in the food industry
*a passion for social justice and a desire to contribute to positive change in society
*impeccable food safety and hygiene practices
*a creative flair and ability to adapt to unexpected situations
*a First Aid certificate, or a willingness to get one
*NZ residency or valid work visa
In this role you will:
*work with ever-changing ingredients made up of rescued surplus food
*create a new three-course menu daily
*work with diverse teams of volunteers, with a variety of experience & skill levels
*induct and train volunteers to work in the kitchen
*provide nutritious, delicious restaurant meals to people experiencing hardship
*maintain all safety & hygiene standards in the kitchen
*support the Head Chefs to deliver the ongoing operations of our restaurants
You will be working up to 45 hours per week over 4-5 days to deliver restaurant and event service.
Live your values by taking up this rare opportunity to join our growing team.
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