Sous Chef

The Conservatory; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Conservatory bar and restaurant, located on Auckland's waterfront, seeks an experienced senior sous chef to join a busy, high-volume kitchen. This full-time role requires a calm demeanor, a strong work ethic, and the ability to lead a team to deliver exceptional quality dishes.

Applicants must have at least 2 years as a sous chef and the right to work in New Zealand. Hours include days, nights, and weekends in a true hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience as a sous chef.
• Strong eye for detail and delivering exceptional quality with every dish.
• Excellent English language skills and ability to work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a busy kitchen in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Maintain high standards of hospitality and food quality.
• Motivate and guide the kitchen team to perform at their best under pressure.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to ensure smooth service.

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

EXPERIENCED AND DEDICATED SOUS CHEF - FULL TIME POSITION

VALID WORKING VISA ESSENTIAL

The Conservatory bar and restaurantislookingfor an experienced and highly positive, hard working and energetic sous chef with vast experience in a busy and fast paced restaurant environment to join our highly skilled and committed kitchen family / team.

We are now looking for an experienced senior sous chef. This is a full time position. All applicants must have the appropriate work visa / rights.

Unfortunately due to one of our most amazing and much loved sous chefs leaving after over 3 years to take up a new career direction we are now looking for his replacement to join our family / team.

The Conservatory bar and restaurant on the waterfront in Aucklands CBD is well known and respected and has been operating successfully for over 15 years.

The reason for our longevity - our people, our standards and good old fashioned hospitality.

Situated on Auckland's waterfront in the CBD, you'll be working alongside a great group of people in an award winning venue.

The food is what sets us apart - unpretentious but exceptional casual dining.

We are looking for a highly experienced senior sous chef or exceptional sous chef who wants to step up. A very positive attitude is imperative as is a calm demeanor and the ability to work under pressure in fast paced environment.

This position will suit an individual with the old school hospitality mentality of side before self.

The succesful applicant will have at least 2 years experience as a sous chef, a strong eye for detail, be truly passionate about delivering exceptional quality with every dish and a strong understanding of how to work in a team AND motivate a team.

A very strong command of the English language is essential as is a strong work ethic, fun demeanor and great interpersonal skills.

This is a full time position and the hours will be normal hospitality hours - over days, nights and every weekend .

Pay will be relevant to your experience.

If you believe you are capable of more / want a change of scenery and want to take the next step in your career then this job is ideal for you.

The experience alone of working in such a unpredictable and high volume venue whilst maintaining the highest standards will truly ensure you grow both as a chef and an individual.