Michelin-Star Senior Sous Chef: Lead Service & Innovation

Amisfield; Queenstown; Presencial; NZD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

On-site parking

Healthcare cover

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Free staff meals

Descripción de la vacante

Amisfield in Central Otago, New Zealand, is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our Michelin-starred kitchen leadership team. You will own service, uphold standards, and guide the team through busy periods with calm precision.

You will lead by example, manage food and labour costs, assist with menu development and R&D, and collaborate closely with Front of House to deliver an exceptional guest experience. The role offers a full-time permanent position, weekend and holiday shifts may be required,

Formación

• Has minimum 3 years relevant experience in a senior chef or sous chef role.
• Experience in Michelin Star or 2-3 Hatted restaurants is preferred.
• Strong technical cooking skills and attention to detail.
• Organised, calm under pressure and able to make sound decisions during busy service.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and support the kitchen team across day-to-day operations and service.
• Run service when required, ensuring consistency and precision.
• Oversee food preparation, mise en place, presentation, portion control and quality.
• Ensure guest dietary requirements and allergies are accurately managed.
• Support Head Chef with menu development, recipe testing and R&D.
• Assist with recruitment, training, rostering, delegation and performance management.
• Monitor food quality, wastage, stock usage and kitchen costs.
• Track food and labour costs within budgets and identify variances.
• Maintain stock management, ordering, stocktakes and supplier relationships.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation.
• Collaborate with Front of House to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Kitchen management

Menu development

Food costs

Stock management

Recruitment & training

Service leadership

Quality control

Communication

Educación

Culinary qualification

Descripción del empleo

Amisfield in Central Otago, New Zealand, is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join our Michelin-starred kitchen leadership team. You will own service, uphold standards, and guide the team through busy periods with calm precision.

You will lead by example, manage food and labour costs, assist with menu development and R&D, and collaborate closely with Front of House to deliver an exceptional guest experience. The role offers a full-time permanent position, weekend and holiday shifts may be required,