About the role

Join the kitchen team at Bracu Restaurant, a 2026 Cuisine Good Food Awards One Hat restaurant in the Bombay Hills.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced chef who wants to take ownership, keep learning and develop across different areas of the kitchen. Experience with desserts or pastry would be a bonus, but is not essential.

Key responsibilities

Take ownership of your section and deliver consistent, high-quality food
Support the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations
Assist with service leadership, team support and maintaining kitchen standards
Work across different sections as required
Contribute to menu development and kitchen improvements

About you

Strong restaurant kitchen experience
Good organisation and attention to detail
Calm and reliable during busy service
Strong teamwork and communication
Willingness to learn, develop and take responsibility
Leadership capability for candidates applying at Sous Chef level
Legal right to work in New Zealand

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate based on experience and capability
Opportunity to learn across multiple kitchen sections
Exposure to menu development and new techniques
Supportive and experienced kitchen team
Free on-site parking
Beautiful working environment in the Bombay Hills
Immediate start available for the right candidate

Hours
Hours vary with seasonal business demand. Peak season can be busy with additional hours available, while winter hours may be lighter.

About us
Bracu Restaurant has a strong local following and an established reputation for quality dining in the Bombay Hills.