Fixed-Term Chef | Columbus Coffee New Lynn

Who We Are

At Columbus Coffee, we're all about great food, expertly crafted coffee, and creating a welcoming café experience for our local community.

As one of New Zealand's most recognised café brands, we serve premium coffee and fresh, delicious meals inside Mitre 10 and Mitre 10 MEGA stores nationwide.

Our New Lynn café is a favourite spot for locals to relax, refuel, and connect.

With a strong focus on quality, service, and team culture, we take pride in offering classic Kiwi breakfasts, delicious lunches, and top-tier barista-made coffee.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Chef (Fixed Term) to lead our kitchen from Monday 23 December

• to Monday 20 January
• while our Head Chef is on annual leave.

You'll oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain food quality and presentation standards, and support a small, capable team.

You must be able to work the exact roster pattern below.

Roster : Tuesday to Saturday

Hours : 6 : 30 am – 3 : 00 pm

What You'll Bring

Proven experience as a senior Chef, or similar leadership role

Strong kitchen management and food safety skills

Ability to work efficiently and independently during the fixed-term period

A calm, positive attitude and genuine passion for food and people

Must live in, or be comfortable commuting to, West Auckland

The Perks

Supportive team culture and well-established kitchen systems

Great hours – no split shifts or late nights!

Generous staff purchase scheme at select Columbus Café's and Mitre 10 stores

Apply Now

If you're ready to step up and lead the kitchen while our Head Chef takes a break, we'd love to hear from you!

Follow the link below to apply online and include a brief note about your availability.

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Management and Manufacturing

Industry : Retail

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