Chef
Hospitality · Grey, West Coast, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25 - $35/hr
An established hospitality group in New Zealand is appointing a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie to support kitchen operations across several venues on the West Coast.
Selection looks past job titles to what you have actually done: your kitchen experience, responsibilities, qualifications and ability to prove the skills you list. The right person has real commercial kitchen experience and is ready to own quality, preparation and service in a senior role.
Working in varied settings, you will help keep food consistent and service efficient. For chefs leading kitchens in Dubai, Doha or Bahrain, this is a measured next step in your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Own your assigned kitchen operations and service needs, adapting to different requirements across multiple venues
- Cook to consistent commercial standards for breakfast, lunch and dinner, including meals for dietary and special requirements
- Organise mise en place and daily prep, making sauces, gravies, garnishes and other components
- Inspect ingredients for quality and condition before use
- Portion, plate and finish dishes to presentation standards, holding quality steady through high-pressure services
- Track stock levels and help with inventory control
- Run and regulate commercial ovens, grills and other cooking equipment, keeping equipment and work areas clean, safe, organised and operational
- Work in step with other chefs and kitchen staff
- Guide, train and practically support junior staff
- Uphold food safety, hygiene and workplace procedures
- Help with functions, special events and extra service demands, and suggest seasonal dishes and menu improvements
- Work rostered shifts that include weekends, early mornings and late evenings
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven experience in a commercial kitchen, with strong hands-on cooking and food preparation ability
- NZ Register Diploma or a minimum of 3 years relevant professional experience
- A genuine employment history that reflects the kitchen experience claimed, with supporting evidence available for qualifications and previous employment
- Experience handling busy service periods and working confidently across breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Sound grasp of portion control, presentation and food quality, working efficiently without letting professional standards slip
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Able to take responsibility and show leadership during service, including experience supporting or training other kitchen staff
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and commercial kitchen practice
- Flexibility to work weekends, early mornings, evenings and rostered shifts
- Baking or dessert experience is an advantage
- Applicants who need employer-supported visa sponsorship may be considered
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