Sous Chef | Ebisu

Savor Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Staff discounts at venues

Training and growth opportunities

Extra day of leave per year

Anniversary voucher

Complimentary staff meals

Positive team environment

Job summary

Savor Group is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead our Ebisu kitchen in Auckland. You will manage a dynamic team and ensure exceptional food quality in a high-volume, Japanese/Asian fusion environment.

The role requires 2+ years in a similar position, strong leadership, and the ability to balance quality with cost control across a 7-day roster, including late evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a comparable role, ideally in upmarket/high volume venues.
• Experience in Japanese or Asian Fusion cuisine preferred.
• Strong team management and mentoring capabilities.
• Ability to manage budgets and food/labour costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team in partnership with Head Chef.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality product delivery.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Cover Head Chef when needed.
• Assist with menu planning and costing across the kitchen.
• Recruitment, performance management, and staff development.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Costing & recipes

Food preparation

Food safety

People development

Job description

Savor is a fast paced and dynamic business that stays true to its entrepreneurial roots. We create world class dining experiences across some of Auckland's leading restaurants, while driving growth across the Group and returns for shareholders along the way.

The Venue

Ebisu serves up contemporary Japanese fare in a gloriously moody space right on Auckland's waterfront in an historic building in Auckland's Britomart precinct. A mixture of booths and tables are perfect for big groups or intimate gatherings. The menu draws together classic Japanese and European techniques - a mix of new-style sushi and sashimi as well as traditional Japanese dishes enlivened with unexpected twists. We have an extensive sake menu, Japan-inspired cocktails and a range of local, Japanese and imported beers.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for experienced industry professionals to step into the role of Sous Chef! Ideally you will have at least 2+ years experience in a comparable role within the hospitality industry, ideally within an upmarket, high volume venue, and experience in Japanese or Asian Fusion cuisine. You will have effective team management experience including the ability to train and mentor your team. You will have the capability to maintain high food standards, experience in managing and monitoring financial budgets and food and labour costs, and the flexibility to work across a 7 day roster, including late evenings, weekends and public holidays.

In This Role You Will Be Responsible For

• Managing, and leading the kitchen team in conjunction with the Head Chef
• Ensuring exceptional product delivery at all times
• Day to day operation of the kitchen
• Assuming responsibility in the absence of the Head Chef
• In conjunction with the head chef, menu planning, costing, including the cost of goods across the kitchen
• Assisting the Head chef with people practices including, recruitment, performance management, retention, engagement and training
• Stock management including, ordering, receipting, storage and rotation

The Benefits

• Competitive pay aligned with your contributions
• Everyday Discounts at all of our venues
• Dynamic Discounts for generous savings, updated regularly throughout the year
• Extra day of leave per year
• Anniversary Voucher, redeemable at all our venues
• Complimentary staff meal daily
• Training and growth opportunities
• Positive and supportive team environment

When you join Savor Group you are joining a company that values you. From the moment you become part of the Savor team we are invested in developing and nurturing you, making sure your work is fulfilling, that you are proud of what you do and where you work.

Check out our other vacancies at https://savor.co.nz/careers/vacancies