Sous Chef - Auckland

The New Zealand Venue Co. family are looking for enthusiastic and innovative Sous Chefs to join our team in Auckland.

So, why choose us?

Our company’s rapid growth will provide you with multiple avenues to develop your career to its full potential! We are looking for talented and experienced Sous Chefs to join our team in Auckland.  

Our ideal Sous Chef:

• A career professional with experience in staff management
• A leader that can train and motivate a kitchen team
• Genuine commitment to a successful career in hospitality
• A friendly, enthusiastic, and positive can-do attitude
• Maintaining and exceeding overall minimum standards
• Thrives under pressure and is a team player
• Creative flair and excellent presentation skills

To be successful in this role:

• Demonstrated experience as a Sous Chef
• Strong experience working on the grill section
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, support, and mentor the team
• Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
• Must have a minimum 2 – 3  years of relevant experience
• Implement and manage stock control, ordering, and checking of deliveries
• Provide high quality meals in a fast-paced environment
• Up to date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• A commitment to achieving outstanding sales results
• Ability to take direction well from Head Chef
• Ability to engage with the local community

So, why choose us?

• Enjoy staff discounts anytime at any of our venues across the country
• We are a dynamic company with a relaxed culture
• With 200+ venues Australia & New Zealand wide, and many more on the horizon, career opportunities are endless
• We welcome and encourage innovative thinkers and always reward hard work and success
• In addition, you'll also find a stimulating and gratifying working environment where we value our employees' careers and support their learning and development.

• Permanent role with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week
   
• Remuneration at a rate of between $30 and $40 per hour depending on experience

We value the diversity of our employees' experiences, talents, and cultures. Our talent strategy includes embracing diversity and fostering inclusion. Our capacity to unlock potential and improve our success depends on our ability to build a diverse, inclusive workforce.

Does this sounds like you? Apply now!