Sous Chef Full Time

As a Sous Chef, you will play an essential role in our kitchen, ensuring the highest quality of food preparation and presentation. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing and cooking dishes according to customers' orders, following set recipes and specifications. Overseeing the preparation and cooking of café-style food, ensuring every dish meets our standards of excellence. Demonstrating passion for food, with creativity and proficiency in French cuisine. Collaborating effectively with the kitchen team, fostering a positive and efficient working environment. Working autonomously and efficiently under pressure, especially during busy periods. Ensuring the quality and presentation of each dish is exceptional, with a focus on taste and visual appeal. Managing ingredient orders, ensuring the right quantities of high-quality ingredients are available. Making quick, customer-focused decisions while maintaining a calm and professional demeanour. Enforcing Health & Safety compliance to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment. Assisting with cost control, ordering, and purchasing when needed. Standing for long periods of time in a fast-paced kitchen environment. If you're a motivated Sous Chef with a passion for French cuisine and thrive in a busy kitchen setting, we'd love to have you on board. Apply today! Applicant must have valid working rights for New Zealand. Please specify in your message or CV if you are a resident/citizen or on a working visa. We look forward to hearing from you.