Sous Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Whangarei, New Zealand · Full-Time · $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
If you have held your own through packed services back home, this Sous Chef job puts that skill to work in a busy waterfront restaurant in Northland, New Zealand. It is a well-established place, known for fresh flavours, quality local ingredients and relaxed dining.
You will stand next to the Executive Chef, help lead the crew and keep the kitchen sharp and steady on the busiest days. The work is permanent or fixed-term, with a minimum of 30 hours a week. The employer prefers people with New Zealand work eligibility, though sponsorship may be considered.
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Key Responsibilities
- Run the show when the Executive Chef is away
- Brief the chefs on the day's needs and keep the floor and kitchen talking
- Keep the right stock on the shelves, in the right amounts and at the right standard
- Stay on top of timetables, leave rosters and attendance registers
- Keep hygiene regulations tight and push maintenance problems through until they are sorted
- Check every plate on quality, quantity, presentation and temperature, and train the crew on the job with fairness and courtesy
Requirements & Eligibility
- Solid experience in a busy kitchen that takes quality seriously, ready to step up or already a Sous Chef
- Strong leadership and the ability to get a team motivated
- A genuine passion for great food and consistency
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- A cool head when it gets busy, a positive attitude, good work ethic and a sense of humour
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