Head Chef Full Time Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Head Chef

This is a Full time job

Great Pay + Perks
Career Progression
Progressive Company

Great Pay + Perks
Career Progression
Progressive Company

We’re looking for someone who can consistently deliver good food, lead the kitchen team, and maintain high standards during busy services

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

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Chef

at Simply Events Ltd

This is a Full time job

Kumeu, Auckland

$28 – $35 per hour

No 60+ hour working weeks - work life balance for real
Christmas and New Year off every year
Grab the opportunity with a growing company.

No 60+ hour working weeks - work life balance for real
Christmas and New Year off every year
Grab the opportunity with a growing company.

Be part of a team delivering amazing weddings, without the excessive hours.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

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Listed three minutes ago

Head Chef | Dark Sky Project

at Ngāi Tahu

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Awesome Remuneration Package

Highly competitive pay that reflects your skill + leadership
Medical insurance & generous staff discounts across all Ngai Tahu experiences
Brand‑new, custom uniform designed to look as good as the food you create

Highly competitive pay that reflects your skill + leadership
Medical insurance & generous staff discounts across all Ngai Tahu experiences
Brand‑new, custom uniform designed to look as good as the food you create

Shape a world‑class dining experience under the stars. Head Chef role at Dark Sky Project with creativity, leadership, and flair.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

3m ago

Listed twenty six minutes ago

Multi-site Executive Chef - Christchurch

at Compass Group New Zealand

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Attractive Salary + Benefits + Discounts

Full Time Hours, Permanent Position!
Job security and stability in an essential service organisation!
Work at New Zealand's leading provider of food services!

Full Time Hours, Permanent Position!
Job security and stability in an essential service organisation!
Work at New Zealand's leading provider of food services!

Lead culinary excellence across multiple sites and shape unforgettable dining experiences!

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

26m ago

Listed three days ago

Head Chef or strong Sous Chef

at Newcobee Limited

This is a Full time job

Riverhead, Auckland

$31 – $35 per hour

Take ownership of a busy kitchen, lead a strong team, and deliver high-quality food while driving cost control, systems, and overall performance.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Head Chef

at The Old Vicarage Cafe Restaurant Bar

This is a Full time job

Halswell, Canterbury

$35 – $40 per hour

Busy Halswell restaurant seeking hands-on Head Chef to lead fast-paced kitchen, build a strong team, and deliver consistent, high-quality food.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Head Chef

at Hook Wanaka

This is a Full time job

Wanaka, Otago

This is an opportunity to evolve the menu, we want someone with fresh ideas, seasonal flair, and your own signature style.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

5d ago

Listed thirty six minutes ago

Mr Murdochs - Sous Chef - Full Time

at Cook Brothers Hospitality Group

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$34 – $37 per hour

Competitive Pay
Industry lead training
Awesome Team

Competitive Pay
Industry lead training
Awesome Team

We are seeking a Full‑Time, Permanent Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen team. This role is ideal for a skilled chef, committed to high standards.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

36m ago

Listed seven days ago

Head Chef, Two Hat winery restaurant in Canterbury.

at BLACK ESTATE

This is a Full time job

Amberley, Canterbury

$82,000 – $100,000 per year

Head Chef at two hat winery restaurant, north of Christchurch. Day time hours. Lead a small committed team at biodynamic winery, Black Estate.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

7d ago

Listed three days ago

Executive Chef

at Mövenpick Hotel Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Car Park while on Shift
Accor Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide
Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you learn!

Car Park while on Shift
Accor Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide
Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you learn!

Join Mövenpick Hotel Auckland as Executive Chef, leading BODA Restaurant — a bold fusion of local Aotearoa produce and Korean‑inspired cuisine.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

3d ago

Listed eight days ago

Head Chef

at Vashpa LTD

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$35 – $40 per hour Plus Incentives

We’re on a mission to become a true pillar of the Lower Hutt community — a place people feel proud to call their local.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

8d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Chef

at Simply Events Ltd

This is a Full time job

Kumeu, Auckland

$28 – $35 per hour

No 60+ hour working weeks - work life balance for real
Christmas and New Year off every year
Grab the opportunity with a growing company.

No 60+ hour working weeks - work life balance for real
Christmas and New Year off every year
Grab the opportunity with a growing company.

Be part of a team delivering amazing weddings, without the excessive hours.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

19d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Cafe Chef and FOH - Tulip by Eighthirty

at 30 MLS Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

An exciting role for a passionate foodie. Great, part-time weekday hours, an awesome team and fantastic coffee!

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

21h ago

Listed seven days ago

Head Chef

at Strategy Collective

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

$32 – $35 per hour

Come and join our epic crew! We are an accredited employer who offers career development opportunities as well as competitive remuneration packages.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

7d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Chefs

at SHJL Limited T/A Hazy Tiger

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$25 – $35 per hour

Flexible Roles (Full-Time & Part-Time)
Clear Career Growth & Professional Development
Competitive Pay + Positive Team Culture

Flexible Roles (Full-Time & Part-Time)
Clear Career Growth & Professional Development
Competitive Pay + Positive Team Culture

Auckland restaurants seeks talented Chefs with exceptional culinary skills. Competitive salary, training, and vibrant team culture.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

26d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Sous chef

at The Lodge Bar Group

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$90,000 – $100,000 per year

Career Progression
World Class food and beverage program
Award winning Restaurant

Career Progression
World Class food and beverage program
Award winning Restaurant

Collaborate with talented chefs, enjoy competitive benefits & flexible work at Auckland's leading hospitality group.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

25d ago

Listed five days ago

Head Chef

at Lion New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Hobsonville, Auckland

Flexibility to win in both your work and personal life, you don’t have to choose
Work with a company that celebrates diversity and encourages you to be yourself
Join an organisation that's centred at the heart of good times

Flexibility to win in both your work and personal life, you don’t have to choose
Work with a company that celebrates diversity and encourages you to be yourself
Join an organisation that's centred at the heart of good times

At Little Creatures, we were born from a love of great beer—but what we’ve built is so much more.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Head Chef

at Four Zero Three Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$35 – $38 per hour

Lead a talented kitchen team and create innovative menus in vibrant Auckland CBD restaurant.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

5d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Head Chef

at Beach Sumner

This is a Full time job

Sumner, Canterbury

The chance to lead a kitchen in one of Christchurch’s best beachside locations
Creative freedom to keep the guests coming back
Competitive salary package

The chance to lead a kitchen in one of Christchurch’s best beachside locations
Creative freedom to keep the guests coming back
Competitive salary package

Beach Bar Sumner is looking for our next head chef that will not only elevate our food offerings but also create memorable experiences for our guests.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

21d ago

Listed sixteen days ago