Sous Chef

Munahr; Tasman; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Munahr is looking for a motivated Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team at The Jellyfish, a vibrant restaurant located in beautiful Mapua Wharf, New Zealand. In this leadership position, you are expected to showcase exceptional dining experiences while inspiring your team through collaboration.

Our competitive hourly rate includes monthly performance-based incentives and guest gratuities, providing you with multiple income streams. The role requires strong communication, leadership, and culinary skills with a minimum of 4 years experience.

Join us in delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining our high standards of culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience as a chef.
• At least 1 year as Sous Chef.
• Ability to exceed guest expectations.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in leading the kitchen team.
• Demonstrate best practices to inspire the team.
• Manage cost control measures effectively.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Cost control measures

Knowledge of restaurant industry

Education

Culinary Qualification

Tools

Google Docs

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email Management

Job description

The Jellyfish is an established, busy and vibrant restaurant and bar, located 30 mins from Nelson, on the beautiful Mapua Wharf. We are renowned for our amazing location, within which we pride ourselves on creating memorable guest experiences.

We embrace the Māori principle of Manaakitanga - to provide exceptional hospitality by showing kindness, generosity, respect and care to our guests and each other. Our people are the key to the success of our organisation.

The Jellyfish operates an open book management system. This financial management model is completely transparent, empowering our team to have a direct impact on the financial performance of the business. Furthermore, this management system works hand in hand with our performance based incentive programme. Adopting this approach means every single team member has a stake in the successful outcome.

We are currently hiring a motivated and energetic Sous Chef to support our Head Chef leading the kitchen team.

This is a true leadership position, where you will be required to demonstrate the very best examples, in order to inspire and guide your team in delivering exceptional dining experiences.

This role will provide the successful applicant with the opportunity to benefit from multiple income streams. Your competitive hourly rate will include monthly performance based incentives, meaning you can have a direct impact on what you earn. Our team also enjoys the added bonus of guest gratuities.

We require the successful candidate to possess the following attributes:

• An extensive knowledge of and passion for the restaurant industry.
• The ability to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and role-modelling to your team, whilst allowing space for collaboration.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with guests, company owners, co-leaders, team members, suppliers and contractors alike.
• To display patience, positivity, optimism, resilience, integrity and initiative.
• Dedication to and focus on providing exceptional guests experience by always striving to exceed expectations.
• The willingness to respect, manage, maintain and improve the recognised operating systems of the business.
• Excellent knowledge of software programs such as google docs, word, excel and email management.
• Advanced knowledge of cost control measures and the ability to meet agreed financial goals. In particular wages and cost of goods targets.
• Minimum 4 Years experience as a Chef
• Minimum 1 year as Sous Chef
• Culinary Qualification

Full time position with set roster and a great work/life balance. Start within the next 4 weeks.

Training and familiarisation of systems will be provided as part of your onboarding and familiarisation process. However, please note that this is not an entry level kitchen management position - we require an individual who has the professional experience and interpersonal skills to truly add value to our organisation.

If you believe you can be that person, we would love to hear from you!