Sous chef

Passage Rock Wines; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Passage Rock Wines on Waiheke Island is seeking an experienced sous chef to lead our close-knit kitchen under the Executive Chef. You will work in a spacious open kitchen and interact with guests to receive compliments on the food.

The role requires at least 3 years in a similar high‑volume restaurant, ability to run sections, train junior staff, and manage rosters. Relocation to Waiheke and own transport are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role in a prominent restaurant.
• Proven ability to run a kitchen and oversee service.
• Ability to organize the kitchen and run sections during service.
• Willingness to relocate to Waiheke Island and have own transport.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen and turn out dishes as per recipes and menus created by the Executive Chef.
• Manage a la carte lunches and late snacks, and functions of up to 95 pax consisting of two to three courses.
• Train and manage junior staff
• Create rosters
• Ensure food safety and hygiene compliance as per the Template Food Control Plan
• Manage compliance with all other on-site procedures
• Keep wage costs and cost of sales at a level commensurate to turnover

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff training

Organization

Roster creation

Job description

Passage Rock winery is an award-winning winery and restaurant located at the Eastern end of Waiheke Island. We are recruiting for an experienced sous chef to run our close-knit kitchen under the guidance of an Executive Chef. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a very special team, delivering a thoughtful and forward-thinking menu featuring contemporary New Zealand cuisine in a Beautiful Vineyard environment. You will work in a spacious open kitchen and have some customer interface to receive compliments on the excellent food.

Key responsibilities

• Run the kitchen and turn out dishes as per recipes and menus created by the Executive Chef
• Manage a la carte lunches and late snacks, and functions of up to 95 pax consisting of two to three courses
• Train and manage junior staff
• Create rosters
• Ensure food safety and hygiene compliance as per the Template Food Control Plan
• Manage compliance with all other on-site procedures
• Keep wage costs and cost of sales at a level commensurate to turnover

About you

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role in a prominent restaurant
• Proven ability to run a kitchen
• Ability to organize the kitchen
• Ability to run any section during service
• Integrity and an attitude of dignity and respect for all teammates
• Already reside on Waiheke Island or be prepared to relocate for the start of the role
• Own transport on the island is essential
• Available to work a rotating, variable roster over 7 days including nights and weekends if required

About us

Passage Rock winery is an award-winning winery and restaurant located at the Eastern end of Waiheke Island. The restaurant is generally open five days per week with the main focus on lunch service except for a two week period of 7 day trading from late December until the middle of January.