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Sous Chef

Auckland, North Island💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-25

Core

Accountable for overall success of daily kitchen operations, personally performing culinary tasks while leading staff and managing food functions.

Role type

Sous Chef (Management)

Builds

High-quality food products and consistent guest experiences

Domain

Hospitality / Food & Beverage

Required skills

Culinary expertise, kitchen operations management, staff supervision, budget management, food safety compliance, menu development, equipment operation, guest relations, team coaching, inventory control

Preferred skills

Leadership, problem-solving, communication, training and development

Technologies

Labor Management System, kitchen equipment

Responsibilities

Manage kitchen shift operations and ensure compliance with F&B policies; Estimate daily production needs and communicate to kitchen personnel; Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers; Lead shifts while personally preparing food items; Handle guest problems and complaints; Train employees in safety procedures; Participate in employee performance appraisal process.

Seniority

Management level, hands-on IC

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