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Hire a casual Chef, Catering Assistant & Kitchenhand auckland

Elevate Your Culinary Team with
Bravo Chefs

At Bravo, we understand that the heart of any food business beats in the kitchen. As New Zealand’s leading hospitality agency, our specialised culinary staffing service offers an unrivalled selection of skilled chefs to ensure your kitchen runs smoothly.

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Flexible Talent on Demand

Led by an experienced international chef, our own Bravo head chef has a comprehensive knowledge of kitchen operations. From menu planning to placing orders, mise en place and running service, we know what it takes to operate a successful kitchen. This knowledge allows us to match you with chefs who have the essential skills and are the right fit for your kitchen operation.

Our Culinary Expertise

  • Short-term cover for unexpected gaps or peak seasons, just for one day or many

  • Strategic long-term placements for projects or extended leave

  • Specialist chefs versed in niche cuisines or dietary needs

  • Rapid response to your urgent, last-minute chef needs

  • Temporary to permanent Chefs placements, try before you hire

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Our flexible staffing model means you get the right talent when and where you need it, no compromises.

Flexible Staffing Solutions

  • Comprehensive onboarding to ensure skills and professional standards

  • Unrivalled industry connections and expansive talent pool

  • Agile, tailored approach to your unique needs

  • Seamless integration with your own kitchen team

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Whether you need one chef or a full team, our goal is to support your business whenever the need arises.

Why Partner with Bravo?

  • Cafes, casual dining to high-end restaurants

  • International hotels, corporate and executive dining

  • Large-scale event/banquet catering and conventions

  • Volume food production services

  • Food trucks, pop-up events, film sets and festivals

  • Private yachts and VIP services

  • Healthcare facilities and aged-care homes

  • Bespoke private dining experiences

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Each chef is matched to your kitchen with your specific needs, based on their skillset, experience and working style.

Culinary Excellence Across Sectors

Type of Chefs We Supply

  • Sous Chefs: skilled second-in-command, efficient under pressure

  • Senior & Head Chefs: natural leaders with menu planning and kitchen management experience

  • Private Chefs: in-house culinary specialists, home-style cooking, yachts and VIP

  • Event Chefs: adaptable professionals for any style of small to large-scale banquets and functions

  • Prep & Line Cooks: high volume mise en place and cook off, Chef de partie level

  • Aged Care & Dietary Chefs: specialised in nutrition and specific diets

  • Pastry Chefs: creative dessert specialists and patisserie experts

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See our web page for Aged-Care and Dietary Specialist Chefs here.

  1. Send us your staffing request via our online form, or call the Bravo Head Chef directly with any specific instructions of the chef you need

  2. We assess and match you with a chef who meets your criteria

  3. We confirm the booking by sending you a time sheet in advance of the shift

  4. Our chefs arrive uniformed, briefed, and ready to cook

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Need help fast? We also offer urgent same-day and next-day chef staffing in Auckland.

How It Works

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