Sous Chef

Qjumpers; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gondola rides

Free staff meals

Staff accommodation options

$1 coffees

Job summary

Qjumpers in Queenstown seeks an enthusiastic Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations. You will report to the Executive Chef and lead a collaborative team to deliver high-quality dishes with passion and consistency, inspiring high performance and a positive work culture.

We value strong communication, culinary creativity and a genuine interest in hospitality. This role offers a dynamic environment, opportunities for growth, and staff benefits within a growing international organisation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of kitchen experience or relevant qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within hospitality or food production operations.
• Experience in stock control, food costing and production planning.
• Ability to lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, service delivery and quality management.
• A 'can do' attitude and excellent communication skills.
• A passion for providing fantastic service and a genuine interest to work in the hospitality industry.
• Enjoy working with a fun, diverse team.
• Able to produce a quality product and maintain a high level of food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
• Lead and develop high-performing kitchen teams.
• Oversee stock control, food costing and production planning.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene across all kitchen activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Culinary creativity

Team building

Fast-paced environment

Education

6+ years kitchen experience or relevant qualification

Job description

We are looking for a enthusiastic Sous Chef to assist with the day-to-day operations of our kitchens. This role reports directly to the Executive Chef and requires exceptional communication skills, culinary creativity, and the ability to inspire and maintain a positive, collaborative team culture. We are seeking a dedicated professional with a true passion for food and an unwavering commitment to producing and presenting dishes of the highest quality.

The perfect candidate will bring:

• 6 + years of kitchen experience or relevant qualification,
• demonstrated experience in a commercial kitchen environment,
• previous leadership or supervisory experience within hospitality or food production operations,
• experience in stock control, food costing and production planning,
• ability to lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment,
• strong understanding of kitchen operations, service delivery and quality management,
• a \"can do\" attitude and excellent communication skills,
• a passion for providing fantastic service and a genuine interest to work in the hospitality industry,
• enjoy working with a fun, diverse team,
• able to produce a quality product and maintain a high level of food safety and hygiene.

This role offers:

• $35 - $38 gross per hour with 30 - 50 hours week guaranteed
• a fun, diverse working environment including free gondola and luge rides for family and friends,
• a place in a dynamic, values-driven and growing international organisation,
• free staff meals and $1 coffees,
• staff accommodation options.

Join our team:

We're always aiming to share real fun with the world and make people smile. Our team thrives on meaningful connections with our customers, our community, and with each other.

All candidates must agree to comply with the company's health and safety procedures which includes random drug and alcohol testing.