Experienced Chefs Wanted | Flexible Shifts & Premium Venues | Auckland
TRN
What the role involves
- Preparing high-quality food
- Supporting kitchen teams
- Working across venues
What they ask for
Proven Chef experience in busy hospitality, catering, or commercial kitchen environments; own Chef uniform and knife kit; open and unrestricted working rights in New Zealand
About the job
Casual & Ongoing Opportunities | $32 to $36/hr + 8% Holiday Pay
Are you an experienced Chef looking for flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to work in some of Auckland's best kitchens?
We're seeking skilled and reliable Chefs to join our team, supporting a wide range of hospitality venues across Auckland, including restaurants, catering companies, corporate functions, events, hotels, aged care facilities, and premium hospitality operations.
Whether you're looking for regular shifts, extra work around your current commitments, or the chance to broaden your experience, we offer the flexibility to build a schedule that works for you.
About The Role
You'll be working across a variety of kitchen environments, supporting experienced teams and delivering high-quality food service at events, functions, restaurants, cafés, hotels, and hospitality venues throughout Auckland.
No two shifts are the same, giving you the opportunity to expand your skills, meet new people, and gain experience across different styles of service.
What We're Looking For
- Proven Chef experience in busy hospitality, catering, or commercial kitchen environments
- Strong culinary skills and a passion for food
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Positive attitude and professional approach
- Own Chef uniform and knife kit required
- Reliable transport is advantageous
- Open and unrestricted working rights in New Zealand
- Ability to adapt quickly to different kitchen teams and environments
Why Join Us?
- $32 to $36 per hour + 8% holiday pay
- Flexible shifts that fit around your lifestyle
- Work across a variety of kitchens, venues, and events
- Opportunity to gain experience in premium hospitality environments
- Meet and connect with professionals across the hospitality industry
- Supportive team and ongoing opportunities throughout Auckland
- Potential opportunities to work at major events, functions, and hospitality venues across the region
Build Your Hospitality Career
This is more than just another Chef role. It's an opportunity to work with some of Auckland's leading hospitality teams, build valuable industry connections, and enjoy the flexibility to choose when and where you work.
If you're a talented Chef who enjoys variety, thrives in fast-paced kitchens, and takes pride in delivering exceptional food, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and bring your skills to some of Auckland's best kitchens, venues, and events.
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