Senior Sous Chef: Lead a Busy, Award-Winning Kitchen

Kika; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job Token

Subsidised Gym Membership

Discount in Sister venues

Job summary

Kika WÁNAKA in Queenstown is seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen team. This hands-on role offers the chance to lead the day-to-day operations and work closely with the Head Chef.

You'll manage service, maintain high food quality and presentation, assist with menu development, oversee stock and ordering, and mentor junior chefs while upholding food safety standards. A strong team player who thrives under pressure will fit well.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or in a senior chef role.
• Confident running a busy kitchen and leading a team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Passionate about cooking.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team during service.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Assist with menu development and creative ideas.
• Handle preparation, ordering and stock management.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards are maintained.
• Train and mentor junior chefs.
• Help manage kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence.
• Collaborate with the wider restaurant team.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organisation

Pressure management

Cooking

Job description

Kika WÁNAKA in Queenstown is seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen team. This hands-on role offers the chance to lead the day-to-day operations and work closely with the Head Chef.

You'll manage service, maintain high food quality and presentation, assist with menu development, oversee stock and ordering, and mentor junior chefs while upholding food safety standards. A strong team player who thrives under pressure will fit well.