Kitchen manager / chef

Kitchen Manager / Chef - Full Time

• Wellington | French Café

Tartines is a French-inspired café known for quality food and warm service. We are seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager / Chef to lead our kitchen team and help take our food offering to the next level.

About the role:

• Full-time, approx. 40 hours per week

• Occasional evenings for private dinners and functions

• Opportunity to shape a French-influenced menu, as well as cabinet food and takeaway meals

• Immediate start available

Key responsibilities:

• Creating and maintaining seasonal menus with a French influence

• Preparing cabinet food and takeaway meals to a high standard

• Ensuring kitchen hygiene and food safety compliance

• Managing stock, ordering, and cost control

• Leading and motivating a small team in a busy café environment

About you:

• Previous experience as a Chef or Sous chef

• Strong knowledge of food safety, compliance, and cost management

• Creative flair and passion for French-style cuisine

• Reliable, organised, and able to work well under pressure

• Flexible to occasionally work evenings for functions

• Must already have the legal right to work in New Zealand

What we offer:

• Competitive pay (based on experience)

• Supportive and friendly team environment

• The opportunity to showcase your creativity in a well-loved Wellington café

If this sounds like you, wed love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a short cover letter.

Information :

• Company : Tartines French Cafe
• Position : Kitchen manager / chef
• Location : Hutt Valley, North Island
• Country : NZ