About the Business:

At G&T Catering, our purpose is simple — bringing people together. We’re on a mission to craft connections through seamless service and excellent food, offering places, spaces, and events for people to engage. Our vision is to create an effortless experience — for our team, our clients, and every guest we serve.

About the Role

This is a hands‑on leadership position where no two days look the same. You’ll oversee the full culinary operation, from menu design to event execution, ensuring every service reflects quality, consistency, and care.

You’ll be working an average of 35 hours per week. Can be rostered across 7 days, depending on business needs
Due to the nature of the business, hours may fluctuate up or down at times — plenty of notice is generally provided through a roster system that you will help manage.

Some early starts, evening work, and weekend shifts may be required

Key Responsibilities

• Full menu planning across a wide range of offerings

• Budgeting, cost control, and ordering

• Leading kitchen operations with a calm, organised, task‑focused approach

• Event execution — anything from Sammys to premium 5‑star plated dinners

• Maintaining high food safety, quality, and presentation standards

• Coaching and developing the kitchen team

• Working collaboratively with the wider operations team to deliver exceptional customer experiences

About you:

We’re looking for a Head Chef who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑standards environment and brings a positive, outcomes‑focused mindset to everything they do. If you love leading from the front, elevating food experiences, and building a kitchen culture you’re proud of, this is your role.

• Experience in a catering or commercial kitchen setting

• Attention to detail and great time management

• Full driver’s licence (essential for deliveries)

• Positive, can-do attitude and ability to work independently

• Flexibility to work varied hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends

• Strong task focus with a positive, solutions‑driven mindset

• Someone who naturally creates momentum and keeps standards high

• A leader who thrives under pressure and brings out the best in their team

• Deep customer focus — you understand that every plate represents the brand

• Experience across diverse service styles, from casual to premium dining

Why You’ll Love Working with us

• A supportive, collaborative team culture

• A welcoming, purpose-led workplace

• The freedom to shape menus, influence operations, and elevate the food offering

• A role where your leadership genuinely makes an impact

• Opportunities to grow, innovate, and bring your ideas to life

• Variety in tasks and opportunity to be part of exciting local events

• Supportive team culture with a focus on connection and quality

• Based in Rolleston – avoid the city traffic!

If you're passionate about food and love the idea of bringing people together through what you do this is the role for you. Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining why you would be great for this role.

For confidential inquiries, phone Steph from Polished HR on 0272290751