The New Zealand Venue Co. family are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Sous Chef to join our team in Queenstown! 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 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 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) Strong compliance focus 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 Unlimited support with our ever-growing central support team: Marketing, People & Culture: Recruitment & Training, IT and Point of Sale, all filled internally. In addition, you'll also find a stimulating and gratifying working environment where we value our employees' careers and support their learning and development. Minimum guaranteed 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. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 30 per week Schedule: Afternoon shift Day shift Evening shift Morning shift Shift work Weekend availability #J-18808-Ljbffr