Sous Chef

Cook Brothers Bars; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular bar and kitchen in Dunedin is seeking a dedicated chef to lead kitchen operations. The role requires exemplary cooking skills, strong leadership, and excellent communication to ensure high food quality and staff collaboration. With a competitive pay of $31 - $37 per hour, this permanent position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development. Join us and be part of our vibrant hospitality team.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Industry leading training

Staff discounts

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced high-end kitchen environment is necessary.
• Strong culinary skills and leadership qualities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage stocktaking and food costs effectively.
• Monitor dish quality during preparation.
• Communicate issues with managers and staff.
• Prepare and cook food to a high standard.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and adherence to food control plans.

Skills

Passion for food and providing experiences

Excellent communication skills

Strong leadership and culinary skills

Energy and enthusiasm

Proven experience in a high-end kitchen

Education

Relevant qualification at Level 4 or above of the NZQCF

At least 2 years of relevant experience

Job description

The Business

We’re all about locally brewed beers at Dunedin Social Club, which is why you will only ever find beers from around the Dunedin region on our taps. Beers, Banter and Good Times. This bustling bar in the heart of the Octagon prides itself on being the place to go for an after work beer to the place you meet your friends on a Friday night. We’re fun, we’re creative and we’re up late!

The Role

This is a position which requires you to set an example in the kitchen with your exemplary cooking skills, and maintaining the highest of standards.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Completing ordering and stocktaking to plan and manage food costs
• Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
• Discussing food preparation issues with managers, kitchen and waiting staff
• Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
• Preparing and cooking food to a consistently high standard
• Understanding the food control plan and understanding the cleaning standards and processes within the kitchen
• Ensure all food is prepped and portion controlled prior to service to ensure no food prep is required to be completed during service
• Ensuring clear communication between the kitchen, front of house and head office

This is a permanent full-time position of an average of at least 30 hours per week with a maximum of 60 hours per week.

Skills / Experience

We are looking for an energetic, flexible and hard working candidate.

The ideal candidate will be someone with:

• A passion for food and providing experiences
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong leadership and culinary skills
• Energy and enthusiasm to share with your team
• Proven experience in a fast paced high end kitchen environment

• A relevant qualification at Level 4 or above of the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF); or at least 2 years of relevant experience

In return for your dedication and commitment, we offer:

• Competitive pay of $31 - $37 per hour
• Industry leading training - we invest time into you and your professional development
• Staff discounts at every site!
• A supportive and encouraging team

Our Story

We started in 2004, and we've been on an epic ride ever since. We have created some of New Zealand’s most beloved bars, restaurants and licensed burger joints, with outlets throughout the country which offer outstanding food and beverages delivered with warmth and hospitality. Google us, have a beer with us, join us!

Click Apply to start your journey with us, we look forward to hearing from you!

Check us out!

https://www.dunedinsocialclub.co.nz/

https://www.cookbrothersbars.co.nz/