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Sous Chef

Onshore applicants only

JobFinder · Nelson · Full-time

  • Salary: $30 - $35 per hour
  • Location: Nelson
  • Type: Full-time
  • Visa: Employer sponsored
  • Applicants: Onshore applicants only
  • Category: Hospitality

Job description

Sous Chef wanted for a premium waterfront venue near Nelson, New Zealand.

Pay is $30 to $35 an hour. The role is permanent and full-time, at least 30 hours a week, weekends and public holidays included. You report to the Head Chef - Kitchen Manager and act as the Assistant Kitchen Manager.

Applicants need New Zealand work rights. The employer is accredited and may be able to offer visa sponsorship to the right person.

Expect hands-on kitchen management with menu costing, budgets, stock, rosters and covering for the Head Chef.

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Key responsibilities

  • Run daily kitchen operations with the Head Chef
  • Take full charge of the kitchen when the Head Chef is away
  • Plan, cost and produce menus and specials to the required gross profit
  • Recruit staff below management level, train them, set rosters and manage performance
  • Hit budget targets for cost of goods, wages and gross profit
  • Order stock and handle suppliers, keeping stock records accurate and waste low
  • Keep food safety, the Food Control Plan and kitchen systems up to date

Requirements

  • Level 5 National Diploma in Hospitality (Kitchen Management)
  • Minimum 3 years in a kitchen management role
  • Budgeting, costing, organisation and time management skills
  • Outstanding knowledge of local and international food and drink
  • Good with IT and cloud-based software, including email, Word and Excel
  • Right to work in New Zealand

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