At Naumi, we believe food should tell a story. Every plate is an opportunity to surprise, delight and create lasting memories. We’re looking for a passionate Head Chef who thrives on creativity, leads from the front and is ready to take ownership of one of Auckland Airport precinct’s most unique hotel dining destinations. If you’re someone who loves developing people just as much as developing menus, we’d love to meet you.
At Naumi, we do things differently. Our boutique hotels are known for whimsical spaces, imaginative experiences, and bespoke service. Just minutes from the International and Domestic airports, Naumi Auckland Airport offers 193 designer nests (rooms), a restaurant & bar, pool, gym, and over 2500sqm of event space.
This is your opportunity to shape our culinary direction, work with an experienced hospitality team, and bring fresh ideas to life in a hotel that encourages innovation.
What you will be doing…
- Leading and inspiring a passionate kitchen brigade through service, coaching and mentorship
- Creating innovative seasonal menus across our restaurant, bar, events, conferencing and in-room dining
- Delivering exceptional culinary experiences for everything from à la carte dining to weddings and large-scale events
- Driving consistency, quality and presentation across every dish
- Managing labour, food costs and kitchen budgets while maximising profitability
- Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and compliance
- Building strong relationships with suppliers and sourcing quality produce
- Working closely with the Food & Beverage and wider hotel leadership teams to continuously enhance the guest experience
The Ideal Candidate…
- 5+ years’ proven experience as a Head/Senior Sous Chef in a 4-star or luxury hotel
- A passion for creating exceptional food and memorable dining experiences
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing and motivating kitchen teams
- Commercial awareness with experience managing food costs, labour and kitchen performance
- Sound knowledge of New Zealand food safety standards and compliance requirements
- A calm, hands-on leadership style with the ability to thrive under pressure
Enjoy working at Naumi…
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Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression as our business grows
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Discounted accommodation when staying at our properties across NZ, AU, Dubai and Singapore
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Rewards and incentives for positive guest reviews
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Referral Bonus Program
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Naumi Knights Program
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Service Recognition Program
If this sounds like the role you have been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you. Start your journey with us – apply now! #You’llLikeItHere
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
At Naumi, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and how we live our values. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Our goal is to provide a fair, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone. If you require any support or adjustments to participate fully in the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know. Please feel assured that anything you share will remain confidential. You can reach our People & Performance team at careers@naumihotels.com, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
