Sous Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Whangarei, New Zealand · Full-Time · $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Fresh flavours, good local produce and laid-back dining have made this busy waterfront restaurant in Northland, north of Whangarei, a firm favourite. It wants a talented Sous Chef to work beside the Executive Chef, help lead the crew and keep things running smoothly behind the scenes, even on the busiest days.
The post can be permanent or fixed term, with no fewer than 30 hours a week. Applicants with New Zealand work eligibility are preferred, but sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate.
Give your CV the kitchens you have helped run, the rosters and stock you have handled and the training you have led. Write a Northland waterfront restaurant sous chef CV via Build AI CV that shows you can step in for the head of the kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
- Take charge when the Executive Chef is off, making sure every chef knows what the day needs
- Hold enough stock of the right quality and amount
- Keep rotas, leave records and attendance up to date
- See that hygiene rules are kept and faults are reported and chased up
- Keep the restaurant and kitchen talking, and check every plate for quality, portion, look and temperature before it goes
- Train staff on the job and treat everyone fairly and politely
Requirements & Eligibility
- Solid time in a busy, quality-focused kitchen, already a Sous Chef or ready to step up
- A strong leader who can motivate a team
- Really cares about great food and getting it right every time
- Very organised and a clear communicator who stays cool when it gets busy
- Positive and hard-working, with a sense of humour
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