Sous Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Whangarei, New Zealand · Full-Time · $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A waterfront restaurant in Northland, known for fresh flavours, local produce and relaxed dining, is hiring a Sous Chef. The Sous Chef partners with the Executive Chef, helps lead the kitchen crew and keeps the whole operation steady, even on the heaviest days.
The post is permanent or fixed-term, and at least 30 hours a week are on offer. New Zealand work eligibility is preferred, but the restaurant may consider sponsorship for a suitable chef.
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Key Responsibilities
- Deputise for the Executive Chef during absences and brief all chefs on what the day demands
- Keep the stock your kitchen needs, at the right quality and in the right quantity
- Keep timetables, leave rosters and attendance registers current
- Make sure hygiene rules are followed, and chase up maintenance problems once reported
- Keep communication between front of house and the kitchen flowing
- Check each dish leaving the kitchen for quality, quantity, presentation and temperature
- Run regular on-the-job training and treat all staff fairly and courteously
Requirements & Eligibility
- Working as a Sous Chef already, or ready to step up, after solid time in a busy, quality-focused kitchen
- Strong leadership and the ability to motivate a team
- A genuine passion for great food and consistency
- Excellent organisation and communication skills, and a cool head when the kitchen gets busy
- A positive attitude, good work ethic and sense of humour
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