The Business
La Zeppa - a rooftop beauty! This spacious restaurant and bar is located in Freeman's Bay, directly behind Victoria Park. Whether it's dinner with the crew, wines with the girls or date night - we've got you covered. Our Mediterranean menu will also get you talking. Tapas with style, cocktails with a punch and DJ's that guarantee to bring the weekend vibes in.
The Role
This position requires you to set an example in the kitchen with your exemplary cooking skills. This role is ideal for an inspired, hard working individual, with a commitment to high standards. This is a full-time position with an average of at least 30 hours per week.
Your main responsibilities include:
Completing ordering and stocktaking to plan and manage food costs
Create rosters and managing wage costs
Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
Discussing food preparation issues with managers, kitchen and waiting staff
Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
Preparing and cooking food to a consistently high standard
Taking ownership of the food control plan and all team members understand the cleaning standards and processes within the kitchen
Mentoring, training and development of your team to ensure they have a thorough understanding of how to complete their role
Ensure all food is prepped and portion controlled prior to service to ensure no food prep is required to be completed during service
Ensuring clear communication between the kitchen, front of house and head office departments
Our new Head Chef will be embarking on an exciting culinary adventure with our Executive Chef and Culinary Director as we are in the process of refurbishing our venue to create an even more stunning space that will truly captivate our customers. But that's not all – we're also crafting a brand-new menu that promises to tantalise taste buds and ignite culinary passions.
Join us and be a part of the La Zeppa team that's setting the bar higher than ever before.
The Pay
We're proud to offer a highly competitive pay rate of $35.00 to $45.00 per hour for this position. We believe in recognising and rewarding the skills, dedication, and expertise our team members bring to the table. If you're passionate about what you do and are ready to excel in a rewarding environment, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Skills / Experience
We are looking for an energetic, passionate and hard working candidate.
The ideal candidate will be someone with:
A passion for food and providing experiences
Excellent communication skills
Strong leadership and culinary skills
Energy and enthusiasm to share with your team
Proven experience in a fast paced high end kitchen environment
At least three years of relevant experience
Our Story
Cook Brothers Hospitality Group started in 2004, and we've been on an epic ride ever since. We have created some of New Zealand's most beloved bars, restaurants and licensed burger joints, with outlets throughout the country which offer outstanding food and beverages delivered with warmth and hospitality. Google us, have a beer with us, join us!
In return for your dedication and commitment, we offer:
Competitive pay $35-$45p/h
Industry leading training - we invest time into you and your professional development
Staff discounts at every site
Opportunities to work across all sites
A supportive and encouraging team
Application Terms
Please note that, while we are a proud Accredited Employer, at this time, we can only consider applications from individuals who are already residing in New Zealand and who have at least New Zealand Residency status.
Click Apply to start your journey with us, we look forward to hearing from you!
Check us out!
https://www.lazeppa.co.nz/
https://www.cookbrothersbars.co.nz/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 30 per week
Benefits:
Employee discount
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