Sous Chef

Collective Hospitality; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Collective Hospitality is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead the day-to-day running of our kitchens across a high-volume catering operation in Auckland. Reporting to the Executive Chef and Group Head Chef, you will be hands-on, standards-driven, and focused on building an inclusive, high-performing team culture.

You will oversee event delivery from 100 to 1000 guests, ensure consistent quality across multiple venues, and collaborate on menu development while maintaining strict food safety

Qualifications

• Calm, organised and decisive under pressure.
• Passion for food, hospitality and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead delivery of catered events for 100-1000 guests
• Ensure consistent food quality across multiple venues and event formats
• Support menu execution and collaborate on menu development
• Manage food safety, cost control and waste minimisation
• Work closely with operations and events teams to deliver seamless events

Skills

Calm under pressure

Organised & decisive

Job description

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Reporting to the Executive Chef and Group Head Chef you will work closely with the Kitchen Manager and other Sous Chef. You will lead the day-to-day running of the kitchens, bringing structure, consistency and momentum to a high-volume catering operation. You will be a hands‑on, standards-driven leader, comfortable being in command while leading from the front and building a strong, inclusive team culture.

Key responsibilities

• Support and lead delivery of catered events for 100-1000 guests
• Ensure consistent food quality across multiple venues and event formats
• Support menu execution and collaborate on menu development
• Manage food safety, cost control and waste minimisation
• Work closely with operations and events teams to deliver seamless events

About you

• Calm, organised and decisive under pressure
• Passion for food, hospitality and excellence

About us

Collective Hospitality is one of Aotearoa's leading catering and events companies, delivering restaurant-quality food at scale for corporate events, large-format functions and premium weddings. Guided by our Aotearoa on a Plate philosophy, we champion local producers, seasonal ingredients and sustainable practices. Sustainability is central to who we are, Collective is New Zealand's first B Corp catering company and one of the country's most sustainable caterers.