Sous Chef | Fresca

POMEROY GROUP; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresca Mediterranean, part of the Pomeroy Group, invites applications for an experienced Sous Chef to join our Rangiora kitchen. This full-time leadership role focuses on maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and service in a fast-paced environment.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to drive consistency across menus, mentor junior team members, and ensure guests enjoy a vibrant Mediterranean dining experience in a welcoming local setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' professional kitchen experience at Senior CDP or Junior Sous level.
• Good knife skills and solid basic kitchen knowledge.
• Reliable, organized, and calm during service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to learn and develop Mediterranean cooking skills.
• Interest in Mediterranean food and flavors.
• Positive attitude and pride in producing consistent food.
• Saturday availability is essential; some evenings and weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily food preparation and kitchen service
• Preparing and presenting dishes consistently
• Helping maintain an organised, clean and efficient kitchen
• Following food safety and hygiene requirements
• Assisting with stock rotation, portion control and waste management
• Taking responsibility for a kitchen shift independently
• Working collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams

Skills

Knife skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Organization

Calm under pressure

Willingness to learn

Mediterranean interest

Education

3+ years professional kitchen experience (Senior CDP or Junior Sous)

Job description

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Pomeroy Group is proud to partner with Fresca Mediterranean, a welcoming neighbourhood restaurant in Rangiora offering fresh, Mediterranean-inspired food in a relaxed and inviting environment. Fresca is focused on quality ingredients, generous flavours and creating a vibrant dining experience for its local community.

About Fresca Mediterranean

Fresca Mediterranean is a community- focused Rangiora restaurant inspired by the fresh ingredients, vibrant flavours and relaxed approach of Mediterranean dining. With a friendly atmosphere and a close-knit team, Fresca aims to be a welcoming local destination where guests can enjoy consistently good food and genuine hospitality.

About the role

We are now inviting applications from an experienced Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at Fresca.
This is a full-time position that offers an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role within a dynamic, fast-paced kitchen environment. As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency and presentation, whilst managing kitchen operations in a dynamic setting. This role is integral to ensuring Fresca continues to deliver exceptional dining experiences to our guests.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting daily food preparation and kitchen service
• Preparing and presenting dishes consistently
• Helping maintain an organised, clean and efficient kitchen
• Following food safety and hygiene requirements
• Assisting with stock rotation, portion control and waste management
• Taking responsibility for a kitchen shift independently
• Working collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 3 years' professional kitchen experience at Senior CDP or Junior Sous level
• Decent knife skills and a sound understanding of kitchen basics
• Reliability, organisation and a calm approach during service
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A willingness to learn, take direction and develop your skills
• An interest in Mediterranean food, flavours or the Mediterranean style of eating
• A positive attitude and pride in producing consistent food
• Saturday availability is essential and will form part of a rotating roster. Some evening and weekend work will also be required.

About us

Pomeroy Group is Aotearoa | New Zealand’s leading hub for hospitality businesses, providing recruitment, staffing, advisory, HR, and governance services across New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.

Please note: applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.