Sous Chef
Job Description
Jellicoe Street Bar & Eatery (Creative Hospitality Group Limited) is seeking a Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team at our Bar & Eatery in Te Puke, Bay of Plenty. This is a permanenet/full time role (30+ hours), offering the opportunity to work alongside our enthusiastic Team in delivering exceptional dining experiences for our customers.
This will be a full-time Sous Chef position located in Te Puke. A minimum of 30 hours per week will be gauranteed. Business currently operates 6 days a week but may progress to trading 7 days a week and you can be rostered on any day/s time/s during the week. Depending on the level of your skills, rate of pay will vary between $30-$34 per hour.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in food preparation and collaborate with Head Chef
- Help in design, testing and implementation of the food and drink menu
- Produce high-quality plates for customers in both design and and taste
- Oversee and supervise kitchen staff
- Assist with inventory, ordering, supplier relationships and management of supplies
- Ensure food is high quality, and that kitchen is in good, clean, and hygienic condition
- Keep work and food prep stations clean and comply with food saftey standards
- Offer suggestions and creative ideas that can improve the kitchen's performance, menu options, and service levels.
- Maintain the schedule for staff shifts
- Monitor and maintain the kitchen equipment, and arrange repairs and service as needed.
- Ensure that all food is served and stored at the correct tempreture to meet kitchen guidlines
- Taking the lead on shifts, and giving training, support and advice to junior team members
- Follow all sanitation and hygienic food handling procedures set out by legislation and restaurant policy
Skills/Experience Required
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience or a relevant NZ register diploma
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays/public holidays
- Solid organisational skills and good speed of work
- Passion for good food
- Great communication skills
We look forward to hearing from you! Apply now!
