Kai Whakapai Cafe & Bar – Wanaka, South Island There's only one Kai Whakapai - an iconic, well-loved local, situated on Wanaka's scenic lakefront.
And now there is an opportunity to join our kitchen team as a sous chef.
We're seeking a calm, hard working sous chef with great attention to detail.
You will be process driven and have experience managing people.
This is a full-time role and is part of a strong and supportive team.
Company Story We've intentionally aimed to reflect who Wanaka is - the people and the place.
To be their local, and to give visitors a sense of local too.
Kai Whakapai is known for everyday menus with a twist - we create food that is recognizable, authentic, and well-presented.
We focus on continuous improvement and work to build seasonal menus that blow the minds of our customers.
The Kitchen peak is during our brunch & lunch trade.
The evening menu is focused on the casual dining scene to complement our loyal craft beer following.
The Kitchen team is currently made up of 15 awesome team members.
Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for the operation of the kitchen when the head chef is not on duty.
Ensure that recipes and portions are strictly adhered to, in order to achieve consistency, quality and cost control.
Perform food preparation - assisting the rest of the team to ensure menu items are prepared to meet the needs of the kitchen.
Complete ordering when the head chef is on days off.
Follow set policies to maintain standards for food safety in all food preparation areas.
Follow set policies to maintain standards for health & safety at work in all food preparation areas.
Ensure all equipment and work environments are operational.
Inform the Owner/Head Chef if any hazards are identified that may affect work conditions.
Communicate with and support staff.
Uphold morale in the kitchen.
Maintain positive relationship between kitchen and front of house staff.
Attend kitchen meetings.
Any other duties the Head Chef may reasonably require.
Minimum Requirements - Valid Work Visa or NZ resident If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
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