Sous Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Whangarei, New Zealand · Full-Time · $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Do you love cooking with fresh, local ingredients? A busy restaurant on the waterfront in Northland, New Zealand, is looking for a Sous Chef. It is well established and known for relaxed dining.
As Sous Chef, you help the Executive Chef lead the kitchen team. You keep the standards high. You also make sure the kitchen runs well, even when it is very busy.
The job is permanent or fixed-term. There are at least 30 hours of work every week. The employer prefers people with New Zealand work eligibility, but sponsorship may be considered.
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Key Responsibilities
- Take the lead in the kitchen if the Executive Chef is out
- Start each day by telling the chefs what is needed
- Have enough stock ready
- Keep the stock quality good
- Update timetables and leave rosters
- Keep the attendance register correct
- Watch that hygiene rules are followed
- Report maintenance problems and follow up on them
- Keep good contact between restaurant staff and kitchen staff
- Look at each dish before it goes out for quality, amount, presentation and temperature
- Give staff regular training during work, and be fair and polite to all
Requirements & Eligibility
- Solid kitchen experience in a busy place that cares about quality
- Ready to be a Sous Chef, or a Sous Chef already
- Strong leader who can motivate the team
- Passion for great food and consistent cooking
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Calm when the kitchen gets very busy
- Positive, hard-working and with a sense of humour
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