CareerPlan

Junior Sous Chef

New ZealandFull-time2026-10-03 → 2026-10-04

Core

Culinary partner to the Head/Executive Chef, overseeing kitchen operations, food preparation, and menu innovation to ensure a smooth and delightful customer experience.

Role type

Junior Sous Chef

Builds

Remarkable dishes and seasonal menus

Domain

Hospitality / Commercial Cookery

Required skills

Leadership, food safety compliance, menu planning, cost management, team supervision, rostering, stock management, ordering, reporting

Preferred skills

Modern approach to menu design, inclusive culture building

Technologies

HACCP, workplace health and safety legislation

Responsibilities

Run own kitchen section ensuring smooth service, support Head Chef with seasonal menu creation and food cost management, supervise and guide junior chefs, assist with administrative tasks (rostering, stock take, ordering, reporting), ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC