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Has real experience leading/running a café kitchen and managing day-to-day operations.
Experience preparing café menu and cabinet food to high standards (hot line, cabinet, catering).
Full NZ working rights (documented on resume) and able to start immediately.

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On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Entry Level

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We’re looking for a sharp, reliable hospo professional to join our team with an immediate start!

Columbus Coffee at Auckland Hospital is hiring a Head Chef to bring solid experience and a calm, confident approach to our kitchen. We’re on a mission to deliver a high-quality café experience to every customer, every day (and have a little fun along the way) — and we want the right people alongside us.

This is a full-time role, offering $30–$33 per hour, depending on experience. You’ll be running the kitchen day-to-day, often with one other chef, and working closely with the café manager and owner to keep things smooth, clean, and consistent.

We’re serious about doing things properly — but we also believe work should feel good. We keep things light, we back each other, and we love to have a laugh while getting the job done.

What the role involves:

Lead day-to-day kitchen operations

Prepare cabinet and menu food to high standards

Manage food safety, cleanliness, and kitchen organisation

Assist with stock control, ordering, and menu pricing

Design and innovate fresh cabinet ideas to standard

Communicate clearly with FOH to keep service smooth

We’re looking for someone who:

Has real experience leading or running a café kitchen

Is confident working independently and making decisions

Stays calm under pressure and keeps things tidy

Is organised, consistent, and communicates clearly
Has experience in a Cafe environment with hot line, cabinet and catering background
Is available for an immediate start

Wants to be part of a well-run, supportive team — not just clock in and out

Candidate must have own transport, be based nearby and have full NZ working rights

Think this sounds like your kind of kitchen? Click the apply button, send your CV to mason@thekennedygroup.co.nz or drop by the café and ask for the Manager.

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