Head Chef | Walters Tavern

Job description

Lead the kitchen of a recently renovated Kiwi pub in the heart of Queenstown. Walter’s Tavern is a fresh take on a classic Queenstown local, blending old-school pub charm with a contemporary feel. Located in the heart of town, the venue serves up hearty Kiwi pub favourites, seasonal dishes and elevated classics across a busy bar, upstairs dining space and outdoor terrace. We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef ready to take the next step into a Head Chef role or an established Head Chef looking for a new opportunity in one of New Zealand’s most exciting hospitality destinations. What you’ll be doing Take ownership of the kitchen and lead the team through busy services Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency Manage kitchen operations, stock, ordering and food costs Develop and maintain a menu that suits a busy Kiwi pub environment Lead, train and develop your kitchen team Work closely with the Venue Manager to keep the kitchen running efficiently Stay hands-on during service and lead by example Maintain strong food safety, hygiene and compliance standards What we’re looking for Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or previous Head Chef experience Strong pub, casual dining or high-volume kitchen experience Confident leading a team and running a busy service Organised, reliable and commercially minded A hands-on chef who enjoys being part of the team Someone who wants to make their mark on a great local venue Why Choose Us? Competitive salary + annual bonus of up to $20K paid quarterly Staff discounts across 240+ venues in Australia & NZ Recently renovated venue in the heart of Queenstown Career progression within a growing, dynamic hospitality group Support from central teams including Marketing, Recruitment, IT & more Learning & development opportunities to enhance your skills The opportunity to live and work in New Zealand’s adventure capital Ready for your next step? Join the team at Walter’s Tavern.