Head Chef | Bealey Quarter

Lead the kitchen of one of Christchurch’s well-known neighbourhood pubs.

Bealey Quarter is looking for an experienced, hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver great food across a busy, multi-revenue venue in the heart of Christchurch.

With accommodation, a sports bar, restaurant and function spaces all under one roof, Bealey Quarter offers plenty of variety and the opportunity to lead a kitchen that caters to everything from daily pub dining to large functions and events.

About the Role

• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth service
• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation
• Manage food costs, stock control, ordering and labour
• Oversee food preparation and service across restaurant, sports bar and functions
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards
• Work closely with venue management to achieve operational targets
• Contribute to menu development and ongoing improvements

What We're Looking For

• Minimum two years' experience as a Head Chef
• A hands-on leader who leads from the front
• Strong organisational and kitchen management skills
• Experience managing food costs, stock and labour
• Someone who thrives in a busy environment and takes ownership
• A team player who can build a positive kitchen culture

Why Join Bealey Quarter?

• Competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly
• Staff discounts across 240+ venues in Australia & NZ
• Career progression in a growing, dynamic company
• Support from central teams including Marketing, Recruitment, IT & more
• Learning & development opportunities to enhance your skills

If you’re a motivated Head Chef who enjoys leading from the front, building a strong team and delivering quality food in a busy pub environment, we’d love to hear from you.