Sous Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Whangarei, New Zealand · Full-Time · $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A restaurant on the Northland waterfront that is known for relaxed dining and local ingredients needs a Sous Chef. Working alongside the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef helps lead the crew, keeps standards high and keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes, even on the busiest days.
The position is permanent or fixed-term and offers at least 30 hours a week. New Zealand work eligibility is preferred, but the restaurant may consider sponsorship for a suitable applicant.
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Key Responsibilities
- Report maintenance problems and follow them up
- Cover for the Executive Chef in their absence
- Ensure every chef understands what the day requires
- Hold the stock the kitchen needs at the correct quality and in the correct amount
- Keep timetables, leave rosters and attendance registers current
- Enforce hygiene regulations
- Keep the restaurant and the kitchen communicating smoothly
- Inspect each dish before it leaves the kitchen for quality, quantity, presentation and temperature
- Provide regular on-the-job training and treat all staff with fairness and courtesy
Requirements & Eligibility
- Love of great food and a commitment to consistency
- Solid grounding in a busy, quality-focused kitchen
- Either already a Sous Chef or ready to step up to the role
- Strong leadership skills
- Able to motivate a team
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- A cool head when the kitchen gets busy
- A positive attitude, a good work ethic and a sense of humour
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