Sous Chef
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Nelson, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30 - $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
Close to Nelson, a premium waterfront venue built on standout guest experiences and a relaxed feel is hiring a Sous Chef (Assistant Kitchen Manager). You would answer to the Head Chef - Kitchen Manager and work shoulder to shoulder with them, making real decisions and deputising when needed.
This is a permanent position of at least 30 hours a week that includes weekends and public holidays. It is open to applicants already in New Zealand with work rights, and the employer, an accredited employer, may be able to sponsor a work visa for the right person.
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Key Responsibilities
- Keep the kitchen running daily and step fully into the Head Chef's shoes when they are away
- Devise menus and specials with costings that achieve the target gross profit
- Lead the kitchen crew: hire below management level, train, roster and review performance
- Meet the kitchen's budget on cost of goods, wage cost and gross profit, and purchase stock and deal with suppliers within budget, keeping stock accurate and waste low
- Look after food safety, the Food Control Plan and written kitchen systems
Requirements & Eligibility
- Level 5 National Diploma in Hospitality (Kitchen Management)
- At least 3 years in a kitchen management role
- Skilled at budgeting and costing
- Organised, with sound time management
- Excellent grasp of local and international food and beverage; IT and cloud-based software know-how (email, Word and Excel)
- Entitled to work in New Zealand
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