Lead Chinese Cuisine Chef — Menu & Wok Expert

Dd Hire Limited; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage and Salt Restaurant and Bar in Wellington is seeking two full-time Chinese Chefs to join our friendly, professional kitchen team. You will prepare and cook high-quality Chinese dishes, ensuring consistency and presentation to a high standard.

Applicants should have at least two years’ experience or a NZQF Level 5+ qualification, be reliable, and able to work a 30+ hour week with rotating rosters, including weekends.

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant work experience, or a NZQF Level 5 or above qualification.
• Knowledge of Chinese cuisine, ingredients, cooking methods and commercial kitchen operations.
• Ability to prepare Chinese dishes to a consistent professional standard.
• Kitchen supervision and coordination skills.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy commercial kitchen environment.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Reliable, responsible and able to work independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily food preparation and kitchen workflow to meet service requirements and customer demand.
• Plan and update menus, review recipes, and estimate food, labour and supply requirements.
• Prepare, season, cook and present Chinese cuisine using techniques including wok cooking, steaming, roasting, braising and sauce preparation.
• Monitor the quality, taste, portion size and presentation of dishes, and take corrective action when required.
• Inspect ingredients, order food supplies and monitor stock levels to ensure quality, freshness and sufficient supplies for daily operations.
• Guide cooks and kitchenhands during food preparation and service, including allocating preparation duties, demonstrating cooking procedures and providing on-the-job training.
• Minimise food wastage and ensure ingredients and prepared food are stored, labelled and rotated correctly.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards during food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Prepare, cook, and present authentic dishes according to recipes and customer requirements.
• Planning menus, seasonal specials, and operational improvements, etc.
• Estimate food and labour costs and monitor food costs to support cost-effective kitchen operations.
• Oversee kitchen operations, including inventory management, supply ordering, and waste reduction.
• Provide guidance to kitchen staff on food safety and hygiene requirements and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Skills

Chinese cuisine knowledge

Kitchen supervision

Team player

Communication skills

Reliability

Food safety awareness

Education

NZQF Level 4 or above in cookery or hospitality

Two years of relevant work experience

Job description

Sage and Salt Restaurant and Bar in Wellington is seeking two full-time Chinese Chefs to join our friendly, professional kitchen team. You will prepare and cook high-quality Chinese dishes, ensuring consistency and presentation to a high standard.

Applicants should have at least two years’ experience or a NZQF Level 5+ qualification, be reliable, and able to work a 30+ hour week with rotating rosters, including weekends.