Sous Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Whangarei, New Zealand · Full-Time · $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
The kitchen crew at a lively Northland waterfront restaurant needs a gifted Sous Chef. The restaurant is known for fresh flavours, great local ingredients and a laid-back dining style, and the Sous Chef works beside the Executive Chef to lead the team, hold standards and keep service smooth behind the scenes, whatever the day throws up.
The job is permanent or fixed-term with a base of at least 30 hours a week. The restaurant prefers applicants who already have New Zealand work eligibility, though it may consider sponsorship for the right candidate.
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Key Responsibilities
- Deputise for the Executive Chef during absences
- Brief all chefs on the day's needs
- Hold the right amount of stock, at the right quality
- Keep rosters, leave schedules and attendance records current
- Ensure hygiene regulations are observed and follow up on maintenance issues
- Smooth communication between front of house and the kitchen, and inspect each outgoing dish for quality, quantity, presentation and temperature
- Give regular on-the-job training and treat every team member fairly and with courtesy
Requirements & Eligibility
- A strong record in a busy, quality-driven kitchen, either ready to move up or already working as a Sous Chef
- Leadership strength and the ability to motivate a team
- Real enthusiasm for good food and consistency
- Excellent organisation and communication
- Calm in a busy kitchen, with a positive attitude, a solid work ethic and a sense of humour
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