Sous Chef - Auckland

NZ Venue Co LTD; Auckland; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

30 hours per week minimum

Staff discounts across venues

Job summary

NZ Venue Co. Ltd. in Auckland is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. This permanent role guarantees a minimum 30 hours per week and offers a competitive hourly rate based on experience.

You will lead, train and motivate the kitchen team, especially on the grill section, while maintaining high standards and supporting sales goals across our venues.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Sous Chef
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience
• Strong experience on the grill section
• Lead the kitchen in the absence of Head Chef
• Implement stock control, ordering and deliveries
• Deliver high quality meals in a fast-paced setting
• Stay up-to-date with culinary trends and optimize kitchen processes
• Able to take direction from Head Chef and engage with the local community

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated experience as a Sous Chef
• Strong experience working on the grill section
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, support, and mentor the team
• Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
• Must have a minimum 2 – 3 years of relevant experience
• Implement and manage stock control, ordering, and checking of deliveries
• Provide high quality meals in a fast-paced environment
• Up to date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• A commitment to achieving outstanding sales results
• Ability to take direction well from Head Chef
• Ability to engage with the local community

Skills

Staff management

Team leadership

Motivation

Culinary flair

Presentation skills

Community engagement

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant management software

POS

Job description

The New Zealand Venue Co. family are looking for enthusiastic and innovative Sous Chefs to join our team in Auckland.

So, why choose us? Our company’s rapid growth will provide you with multiple avenues to develop your career to its full potential! We are looking for talented and experienced Sous Chefs to join our team in Auckland.

Ideal Sous Chef

• A career professional with experience in staff management
• A leader that can train and motivate a kitchen team
• Genuine commitment to a successful career in hospitality
• A friendly, enthusiastic, and positive can-do attitude
• Maintaining and exceeding overall minimum standards
• Thrives under pressure and is a team player
• Creative flair and excellent presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated experience as a Sous Chef
• Strong experience working on the grill section
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, support, and mentor the team
• Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
• Must have a minimum 2 – 3 years of relevant experience
• Implement and manage stock control, ordering, and checking of deliveries
• Provide high quality meals in a fast-paced environment
• Up to date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• A commitment to achieving outstanding sales results
• Ability to take direction well from Head Chef
• Ability to engage with the local community

So, why choose us? Enjoy staff discounts anytime at any of our venues across the country. We are a dynamic company with a relaxed culture. With 200+ venues Australia & New Zealand wide, and many more on the horizon, career opportunities are endless. We welcome and encourage innovative thinkers and always reward hard work and success. In addition, you'll also find a stimulating and gratifying working environment where we value our employees’ careers and support their learning and development.

Benefits / Perks

• Permanent role with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week
• Remuneration at a rate of between $30 and $40 per hour depending on experience

We value the diversity of our employees' experiences, talents, and cultures. Our talent strategy includes embracing diversity and fostering inclusion. Our capacity to unlock potential and improve our success depends on our ability to build a diverse, inclusive workforce.

Does this sounds like you?

Make your career one to remember at Aus Venue Co. The work you do will directly impact everyone of our customers and our aim is to ensure our employees are provided with the support and knowledge to exceed our customers’ expectations.

Australian Venue Co. promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through programs like AVC Pride for LGBTQIA+ support, Her Hospo for empowering women, and a First Nations Committee for reconciliation. We are committed to growing our understanding and engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion to build a more inclusive industry.

Turn your hospo job into a rewarding career. Whether you’re already in a hospitality management role or you’re ready for career progression into management, you can take the next step with Australian Venue Co. We’re passionate about training & developing our team members and providing internal career advancement opportunities. At AVC, we turn hospo jobs into careers! Join our team & get access to our AdVanCe Career Pathways program, our in-house development program that is tailored to the hospitality industry. If your next step is to become a Duty Manager, Assistant Venue Manager or Venue Manager, we can support you on your career journey.

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