Head Chef

About Venues Ōtautahi

Venues Ōtautahi attract and host a wide range of events in Christchurch and manage a diverse and iconic portfolio of community venues, including the Christchurch Town Hall, Wolfbrook Arena, Apollo Projects Stadium, Hagley Oval, the Air Force Museum of New Zealand, and One New Zealand Stadium. The events delivered across the Venues Ōtautahi portfolio bring significant social, cultural, and economic benefits to the region, and play a valued role in the Christchurch way of life and the economic prosperity and social wellbeing of the region.

About the Role

The Head Chef Delivery is responsible for overseeing the operations of the culinary team delivery, supporting the Executive Chef, Delivery in all aspects of culinary delivery, team leadership, kitchen management and menu development.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting the culinary direction for corporate events in conjunction with the Executive Chef, Delivery and Food & Beverage leadership to align with Venues Ōtautahi's food strategy
• Build the Culinary team's capability, systems and processes, fostering a positive work environment and a productive kitchen culture
• Oversee the planning, preparation, cooking, and presentation of corporate and delivery
• Plans and communicates information, advice and guidance to the culinary team members and Food and Beverage team to ensure delivery of agreed food services at all events
• Uphold strict standards of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety compliance
• Ensure high standards of corporate service and quality. Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure operational efficiency, focus on delivering high-quality, consistent, and well-presented food
• Ensure food quality is maintained through appropriate packaging and effective delivery techniques
• Manage food waste and control portion size
• Monitor inventory levels, assist with ordering, and manage deliveries

About You

It's an exciting time to join Venues Ōtautahi and you'll have the opportunity to help shape our future as part of our passionate and hard-working team.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

How To Apply

Click "apply" to be directed to our careers page where you can view the position description and to submit an application.

Applications close 07 November 2025

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