Sous Chef

Mt Ruapehu; Waikato; In loco; NZD 41.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Complimentary season pass for skiing /

Day pass discounts for friends and fam

Discounts on food & beverage and store

Guaranteed base hours

Discounts at on-mountain medicalcentre

Descrizione del lavoro

Mt Ruapehu's Whakapapa ski area is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations and inspire a team across our premium Ngā Tohu dining experiences. You’ll manage food preparation, ensure quality and timely service, and help develop menus while maintaining high standards.

You will work closely with the Head Chef, drive kitchen performance, coach staff, and support operations across winter and summer offerings on the mountain.

Competenze

• Level 4 NZ Certificate in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) or similar international qualification
• Minimum of 3 years in a professional kitchen leading chefs in some capacity
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices associated with safe food handling
• Ability to lead a team and motivate others
• Exceptional communication skills
• Previous experience training and assisting new cooks/chefs

Mansioni

• Leading kitchen service and coordinating food preparation to ensure meals are delivered safely, on time, and to a consistently high standard.
• Maintaining food quality, presentation, portion control and consistency across our varied menus and dining outlets.
• Supporting menu development, recipe testing and refinement, with a particular focus on Ngā Tohu.
• Managing preparation priorities, stock availability and ordering within agreed limits, while minimising food waste.
• Completing stocktakes and required kitchen and food safety records accurately and on time.
• Providing direction, coaching and practical support to chefs, cooks, and seasonal team members.
• Making day-to-day operational decisions, resolving service challenges, and escalating issues when required.
• Supporting the Head Chef with kitchen operations and providing cover during days off and periods of leave.

Conoscenze

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication

Training cooks

Menu development

Formazione

Level 4 NZ Certificate in Hospitality (Professional Cookery)

Descrizione del lavoro

Sous Chef – Permanent

Do you have a passion for great food and the ability to lead and inspire a kitchen team? From serving up crowd favourites on the mountain to creating memorable dining experiences at Ngā Tohu, our premium restaurant at 2,020m, our chefs take pride in delivering quality food for every guest, whatever the season. With a variety of dining options, we have a need for a Sous Chef that can be flexible in their menu design and the type of food that is being served each day. This is no easy task and requires someone who can think on their feet and motivate others to create dishes that will entice our guests to come back for more.

The Whakapapa whānau are a small but ambitious team, running year-round operations on the northern slopes of Mt Ruapehu. In winter, from June until October, this includes a world-class ski area. In summer, from December until April, this includes our summer sightseeing operation, heroing our iconic Sky Waka gondola. Each year we welcome hundreds of thousands of manuhiri (guests) to Whakapapa, many with life-long connections to the maunga (mountain) and surrounding region, some even third or fourth generation.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll help lead day-to-day kitchen operations, oversee food preparation and service, and take responsibility for your allocated outlet or shift. You'll also support the delivery of our premium Ngā Tohu dining experience while helping maintain consistent standards across our wider food and beverage operation. Ensuring quality standards are maintained with respect to food presentation, cooked properly and delivered on time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading kitchen service and coordinating food preparation to ensure meals are delivered safely, on time, and to a consistently high standard.
• Maintaining food quality, presentation, portion control and consistency across our varied menus and dining outlets.
• Supporting menu development, recipe testing and refinement, with a particular focus on Ngā Tohu.
• Managing preparation priorities, stock availability and ordering within agreed limits, while minimising food waste.
• Completing stocktakes and required kitchen and food safety records accurately and on time.
• Providing direction, coaching and practical support to chefs, cooks, and seasonal team members.
• Making day-to-day operational decisions, resolving service challenges, and escalating issues when required.
• Supporting the Head Chef with kitchen operations and providing cover during days off and periods of leave.

For more details on the role, check out the position description.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako ōu | Your skills and experience

Along with your commitment to exceptional guest service, skills and experience a successful candidate will have are:

• Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) or similar international qualification
• Minimum of 3 years in a professional kitchen leading chefs in some capacity
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices associated with safe food handling
• Ability to lead a team and motivate others?
• Exceptional communication skills?
• Previous experience training and assisting new cooks/chefs?

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

Gear up for the ultimate work adventure at Whakapapa. Joining Whakapapa unlocks a number of perks:

• A complimentary season pass for skiing and / or snowboarding, and access to day pass discounts for friends and family
• Free beginner and intermediate group lessons. Don't have equipment? You'll receive discounts on that too
• Exclusive food and beverage, and retail discounts, for use in Whakapapa's cafes and store
• Guaranteed base hours for all full-time and part-time staff
• Priority access and discounts to our on-mountain medical centre services

Your Whakapapa whānau experience is not just a job: you will build lifelong memories and experiences in one of the most beautiful and culturally significant places on earth!

Remuneration range - depending on experience

Location: Whakapapa Ski Area, Mt Ruapehu

Employment: Permanent, full-time

Minimum guaranteed hours: 30 hours per week

Remuneration: $30-33 per hour, depending on skills and experience