Senior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Banquets & Fine Dining

Employer Sponsored Jobs; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full visa sponsorship available

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Job summary

Joina leading hospitality venue in Otago is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to play a key leadership role in a busy, high-quality commercial kitchen.

You will work closely with the Executive Head Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain exceptional food quality and develop the kitchen team to deliver outstanding dining experiences across breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquets, conferences, private events and à la carte service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional chef experience.
• Previous experience in hotel kitchen operations preferred.
• Experience with buffet, banquet and à la carte service.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygienic standards.
• Experience with menu planning and dietary requirements.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible to work rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Passion for producing high-quality cuisine and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Head Chef in the daily management of kitchen operations.
• Lead kitchen operations during the Executive Head Chef's absence.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality meals across multiple dining services.
• Develop seasonal menus and accommodates dietary requirements.
• Maintain exceptional food presentation and consistent quality standards.
• Supervise, train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Manage food ordering, inventory and stock control.
• Conduct regular stock takes and minimise food wastage.
• Monitor food costs and work within allocated budgets.
• Ensure compliance with foodsafety regulations and hygienestandards.
• Manage foodsafety documentation and kitchen compliancesystems.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised kitchen environment.
• Support banquet, conference, buffets and à la carte food production.
• Collaborate with management to maintain excellent guestsatisfaction.
• Promote teamwork, productivity and continuous improvement within the kitchen.

Skills

Sous-chef leadership

Kitchen operations

Menu planning

Food safety

Job description

Joina leading hospitality venue in Otago is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to play a key leadership role in a busy, high-quality commercial kitchen.

You will work closely with the Executive Head Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain exceptional food quality and develop the kitchen team to deliver outstanding dining experiences across breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquets, conferences, private events and à la carte service.