💼 Full-Time Position

Culinary Development Lead - Business & Education

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Compass Group
📍 Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Location
Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted
April 12, 2026
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Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Bring your culinary leadership to the table and help shape the future of premium food experiences across New Zealand.

Why join us?

  • Lead culinary innovation at scale – influence menus, food trends and customer experiences across leading Compass brands.

  • A strategic leadership role – work closely with Operations Directors, GMs and Head Chefs while shaping national culinary direction.

  • Global backing, local impact – be supported by Compass Group’s global frameworks while celebrating New Zealand flavours and producers.

    • He angitūtanga / The opportunity


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