Sous Chef
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Nelson, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30 - $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
A dining venue on the water outside Nelson, in New Zealand, wants a Sous Chef, a job also described as assistant kitchen manager. The premium venue gets noticed for its guest experiences and its relaxed feel. You would answer to the Head Chef, who is also the kitchen manager, and share the daily running of the kitchen with them, taking real decisions and standing in as their deputy.
The position is permanent, with at least 30 hours a week and weekends and public holidays part of the roster. Anyone applying needs the right to work in New Zealand. The employer is accredited and may be able to sponsor a work visa for the right person.
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Key Responsibilities
- Share the day-to-day running of the kitchen and cover for the Head Chef in full when they are away
- Design menus and specials, costing each dish so the required gross profit is met
- Hire below management level and look after training, rosters and performance
- Keep food costs, labour costs and gross profit on budget
- Order stock and handle suppliers while staying within budget
- Maintain accurate stock with minimal waste
- Safeguard food safety, the Food Control Plan and documented kitchen systems
Requirements & Eligibility
- Level 5 National Diploma in Hospitality (Kitchen Management)
- A minimum of 3 years in kitchen management
- Budgeting skills
- Costing skills
- Organisation and time management
- Outstanding awareness of local and international food and beverage
- IT and cloud-based software knowledge, including email, Word and Excel
- The right to work in New Zealand
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