Head Chef

Head Chef

We are seeking a Head Chef to take full creative and operational ownership of the kitchen at Hamilton Hotel Public Bar & Bistro . This is not just a cooking job; it’s a leadership role where you control the menu, finances, team culture, and contribute to a great guest experience. If you thrive on building and working with high-performance teams, hitting targets, and delivering consistently high-quality, unpretentious food, we should talk.

We

We believe in fun, loud, and vibrant spaces - it adds to the guest experience, and we expect our leaders to contribute to that culture. Overproof. In collaboration with our other venues, such as Last Place, Mr Pickles, Reggies, Wonderhorse and more. We don't sell food and drink - we help those around us connect through the creation of memories and experiences.

You

You get Autonomy : Full control over your menu design and kitchen operations.

You get Support : You report directly to the General Manager / Co-Owner and liaise with the wider Overproof team on procurement and group initiatives.

You Build Culture : You are expected to ensure the experience the team provides is top-tier, genuinely engaging with staff. Our people are key.

Experience / Skills

We are looking for a highly capable and experienced leader who possesses both kitchen and business know-how :

Experience : Ideally, 5 years of experience in the industry, with at least 3 years in a similar Head Chef role .

Leadership : Strong, inspiring leadership and mentoring skills.

Talent : Exceptional culinary talent with a passion for creating high-quality, unpretentious food.

The business : The ability to use balanced judgement and make well-assessed decisions for the company.

Communication : Maintain the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people, even under stressful or confrontational circumstances.

We are only accepting applications from those who have the right to work in New Zealand

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