Sous Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Whangarei, New Zealand · Full-Time · $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Calm under pressure? An established restaurant on the Northland waterfront wants a talented Sous Chef to back up the Executive Chef, guide the kitchen team and hold quality steady even when every table is full. The venue is busy and is known for fresh flavours, local ingredients and relaxed dining.
The job is permanent or fixed-term with a minimum of 30 hours weekly. The restaurant's preference is for applicants who hold New Zealand work eligibility, and sponsorship is something it may consider for a suitable chef.
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Key Responsibilities
- Stand in for the Executive Chef when they are away, and tell every chef what the day involves
- Make sure the stock needed is on hand, at the right quality and in the right quantity
- Maintain timetables, leave rosters and attendance registers
- Ensure hygiene regulations are followed and that maintenance problems are reported and chased up
- Check every dish before it leaves for quality, quantity, presentation and temperature, and keep restaurant and kitchen communication running smoothly
- Provide regular training on the job and treat all staff with fairness and courtesy
Requirements & Eligibility
- A positive attitude, good work ethic and sense of humour
- A cool head when the kitchen gets busy
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate a team
- A genuine passion for great food and for consistency
- Solid experience in a busy, quality-focused kitchen
- Ready to step up to Sous Chef, or already working as one
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