Sous Chef

Star Group; Mount Maunganui; Sur place; NZD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Master Kong in Mount Maunganui is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead the team through busy services. You’ll oversee prep and cooking across the kitchen, maintain communication between the front and back of house, and ensure every dish meets our quality and timing standards.

You’ll also help manage ordering, costs, training, and kitchen organisation, stepping up when the Head Chef is away.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience as Senior Chef de Partie or Sous Chef.
• NCEA Level 4 qualification in cookery.
• Leadership experience or a strong desire to develop those skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain quality and timing.

Responsabilités

• Oversee prep and cooking across the kitchen.
• Maintain front- and back-of-house communication.
• Ensure dishes meet quality and timing standards.
• Assist with ordering, costs, training, and kitchen organisation.
• Step up when Head Chef is away.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team mentoring

Prep & cook

Communication

Cost control

Formation

NCEA Level 4 in Cookery

Description du poste

Packed with flavour and character, Master Kong is the ultimate Asian fusion experience conveniently located at the base of The Mount. Think the colourful vibes of Asian night markets meets the laid-back Mount scene, with a healthy side of handcrafted cocktails.

Master Kong is looking for a skilled Sous Chef to support our Head Chef and lead the team through busy services. You’ll oversee prep and cooking across the kitchen, maintain communication between the front and back of house, and ensure every dish meets our quality and timing standards. You’ll also help manage ordering, costs, training, and kitchen organisation, stepping up when the Head Chef is away. To succeed in this role, you’ll need at least two years’ experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Sous Chef, an NCEA Level 4 qualification in cookery, and leadership experience or a strong desire to develop those skills. You’ll thrive under pressure, enjoy mentoring others, and bring creativity and consistency to every service.