Baker And Pizza Chef

LITTLE FLO’S IS HIRING — KAIKŌURA

We’re building a brand-new team from the ground up.

Little Flo’s is our new pizza spot coming to Kaikōura, and we’re looking for some great people to help bring it to life.

Come in from the beginning, bring your ideas and help us create a relaxed, welcoming place people want to keep coming back to.

HEAD PIZZA CHEF

Permanent full-time | Minimum 30 guaranteed hours per week $30–$35 per hour, depending on experience Starting mid–late September | Kaikōura

We’re looking for an experienced chef to take the lead in establishing and running the Little Flo’s kitchen.

You’ll be joining us from the beginning, with the opportunity to help shape the menu, kitchen systems and the kind of kitchen culture we want to create.

The role includes:

• Leading the day-to-day operation of the kitchen
• Preparing and cooking pizzas and other menu items
• Overseeing dough preparation, mise en place and service
• Maintaining consistent food quality, portioning and presentation
• Helping develop, test and refine menu items
• Managing stock levels, ordering and food costs
• Minimising waste and maintaining efficient kitchen systems
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
• Leading and supporting the kitchen team through busy services
• Helping create a positive, organised and enjoyable kitchen culture

You’ll need:

• At least 2 years of commercial cooking experience in a restaurant, pizzeria or similar kitchen
• Strong commercial cooking skills
• Confidence leading a kitchen and team through busy services
• High standards for food quality, consistency and presentation
• Good knowledge of food safety, stock control and commercial kitchen operations
• To be organised, reliable and good under pressure
• Evening, weekend and school holiday availability

Formal qualifications are also welcome but not essential — relevant skills and commercial experience are what matter most to us.

SOUS PIZZA CHEF

Permanent full-time | Minimum 30 guaranteed hours per week 28–$35 per hour, depending on experience Starting mid–late September | Kaikōura

Working alongside our Head Pizza Chef, you’ll be a key part of getting the Little Flo’s kitchen up and running.

You’ll help keep things organised, maintain our food standards through busy services and be confident stepping up and taking responsibility when required.

The role includes:

• Preparing and cooking pizzas and other menu items
• Preparing dough, ingredients and daily mise en place
• Maintaining quality, consistency and presentation during service
• Helping organise stock, ingredients and kitchen preparation
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
• Supporting the Head Pizza Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Helping the kitchen team work efficiently through busy services
• Taking responsibility and helping lead the kitchen when required

You’ll need:

• At least 1 year of commercial cooking experience in a restaurant, pizzeria or similar kitchen
• Strong commercial cooking skills
• High standards for food quality, consistency and presentation
• A good understanding of food safety and commercial kitchen operations
• To be calm, efficient, reliable and great to work alongside
• Confidence taking responsibility when required
• Evening, weekend and school holiday availability

Pizza experience would be a big bonus, but isn’t essential if you have strong commercial kitchen experience and are keen to learn.

Formal qualifications aren’t essential if you have the right skills and relevant experience.

A LITTLE ABOUT THE HOURS

Kaikōura is seasonal and so are we. Summer absolutely hums, while winter gives us a chance to slow down a little.

Both permanent full-time roles guarantee a minimum of 30 hours per week year-round, with generally more hours available through our busy summer season.

Little Flo’s is part of the same locally owned family as Flo & Co and Wee Crumb. Our team may occasionally be required to help out at one of our other Kaikōura venues as needed.

Must be available weekends, nights and holidays

WHY LITTLE FLO’S?

• Be part of something brand new from day one
• Help shape the menu and how our kitchen operates
• Friendly, close-knit team
• Opportunity to bring your own ideas and develop your skills
• More hours generally available through summer
• Accommodation may be available
• Experience across our different hospitality venues
• Live and work in a pretty spectacular coastal town

SOUND LIKE YOU?

Send Bex your CV and a little bit about yourself. Extra points if you’ve written most of it yourself rather than getting ChatGPT to do the whole thing. 😉

Let us know which role you’re interested in, your experience and qualifications, your availability and when you can start.

Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand