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 outstanding 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.

📌 Head Chef | Walters Tavern (Queenstown)
🏢 Australian Venue
📍 Queenstown