Senior Sous Chef

seek.co.nz; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Leadership role within a respected餐

Career growth opportunities

Professional working environment

Shape future direction of the kitchen

Job summary

Premium Steak & Seafood Restaurant | Auckland is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our leadership team. This senior role partners with the Executive Chef to drive standards, quality, service, and operational performance within a premium dining environment.

The candidate should bring at least 5 years as a Senior Sous Chef, strong European/international cuisine background, and a proven track record in premium restaurants or quality hotel operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong European and International cuisine background.
• Experience in premium restaurants or quality hotel operations.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Food costing, labour control, ordering and stock management experience.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• A hands‑on leader who leads from the front.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen brigade.
• Run kitchen service and maintain control of the pass.
• Ensure every plate leaving the kitchen meets our standards.
• Maintain consistency, presentation and food quality.
• Support menu development and continuous improvement.
• Manage food costs, labour costs and inventory.
• Maintain food safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Staff mentoring

Operational management

Job description

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Premium Steak & Seafood Restaurant | Auckland

We are seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our leadership team. This is a senior leadership position within a premium steak and seafood restaurant, working closely with the Executive Chef to drive standards, food quality, team development, service execution and operational performance.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Senior Sous Chef
• Strong European and International cuisine background
• Experience in premium restaurants or quality hotel operations
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Food costing, labour control, ordering and stock management experience
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
• A hands‑on leader who leads from the front

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the kitchen brigade
• Run kitchen service and maintain control of the pass
• Ensure every plate leaving the kitchen meets our standards
• Maintain consistency, presentation and food quality
• Support menu development and continuous improvement
• Manage food costs, labour costs and inventory
• Maintain food safety and compliance standards

Service & Quality Leadership

You will control service flow, direct the brigade, maintain communication across all sections, and ensure every dish delivered to guests meets the highest standards of quality, presentation, consistency and execution.

The Right Person

Professional, organised, calm under pressure and committed to excellence. Able to build strong teams, hold people accountable and create an environment where chefs feel supported, challenged and motivated.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Leadership role within a respected restaurant
• Career growth opportunities
• Professional working environment
• Opportunity to help shape the future direction of the kitchen