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The Corner Thai Street Food is seeking an experienced Thai Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations in Browns Bay. The successful applicant will oversee food preparation and service while ensuring that all dishes meet our standards for authentic Thai flavour, quality, presentation, portion control, and food safety.

The position requires availability to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the daily operations of the kitchen.
• Prepare and cook authentic Thai dishes, including curries, stir-fries, noodle dishes, soups, appetisers, and grilled items.
• Plan daily food preparation and organise kitchen stations before service.
• Maintain consistent taste, quality, portion size, and presentation.
• Train, guide, and supervise kitchen staff.
• Allocate duties and coordinate the kitchen team during busy service periods.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with food ordering, receiving, storage, and stock rotation.
• Control food costs, portion sizes, and kitchen waste.
• Ensure the kitchen complies with the Food Control Plan and all food-safety requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, allergen control, and workplace safety.
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients and finished dishes.
• Support the development and improvement of menu items.
• Coordinate with management and front-of-house staff to ensure efficient service.
• Assist with kitchen rosters and ensure adequate staffing for service.

Applicant Requirements

• A relevant cookery or culinary qualification, or at least three years of relevant commercial cooking experience.
• Proven experience as a Chef, Senior Chef, Sous Chef, or Head Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong experience preparing and cooking authentic Thai cuisine.
• Good knowledge of Thai ingredients, flavours, curry pastes, wok cooking, and traditional preparation techniques.
• Previous experience supervising or training kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, allergen management, stock control, food costing, and kitchen safety.
• Strong leadership, organisation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and remain calm during busy service periods.
• Reliable, punctual, hardworking, and able to communicate effectively with the team.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as rostered.

Applicants should include details of their current New Zealand work rights or visa status.

How to Apply

Please apply through Indeed with your current CV and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications, relevant commercial kitchen experience, experience with Thai cuisine, leadership experience, availability, and current New Zealand work rights.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30.0 per week

Work Location: In person