Sous Chef
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Nelson, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30 - $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
A premium waterfront venue near Nelson, New Zealand is recruiting a Sous Chef to act as its Assistant Kitchen Manager. The position reports to the Head Chef - Kitchen Manager and comes with clear authority to make decisions and to deputise.
The duties fall into three areas. First comes daily kitchen leadership, including full control when the Head Chef is absent. Second is money, which means costed menus and specials, gross profit, cost of goods and wage cost against budget. Third are people and systems, covering hiring, training, rosters, stock, suppliers and food safety.
Terms are permanent, with a minimum of 30 hours a week that includes weekends and public holidays. Applicants need the right to work in New Zealand, and the employer, being accredited, may be able to sponsor a work visa for the right person.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen operations jointly with the Head Chef, and take sole charge in their absence
- Produce menus and specials costed for the required gross profit
- Handle kitchen staffing through recruitment below management level, training, rosters and performance management
- Control cost of goods, wage cost and gross profit against budget, with stock ordering, supplier management, accurate stock and minimal waste
- Manage food safety, the Food Control Plan and documented kitchen systems
Requirements & Eligibility
- Holder of the Level 5 National Diploma in Hospitality (Kitchen Management)
- 3 years minimum spent managing a kitchen
- Able to budget and cost, stay organised and manage time well
- Deep knowledge of food and beverage, both local and international
- Uses IT and cloud-based software confidently, e.g. email, Word and Excel
- Holds the right to work in New Zealand
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