Sous Chef

JNJ Enterprise Limited trading as Iguana Street Bar and Restaurant in Central Hamilton is seeking two permanent sous chefs to join their team.

We guarantee a minimum of 30 hours work per week. The successful applicants must be available weekends and public holidays. 

Remuneration ranges from $26 - $30 per hour depending on skills and work experience.

To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of 1year work experience in commerical kitchens or at least a level 4 certificate in cookery or alike. 

The key duties of a sous chef include:

·       Oversee and coordinate daily kitchen operations, ensuring the efficient preparation, cooking, and presentation of all dishes to consistently high standards.

·       Support the Head Chef in supervising, training, and guiding kitchen staff to maintain a productive, organised, and professional working environment.

·       Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion control, ensuring all dishes meet menu specifications and dietary requirements.

·       Manage stock levels, monitor ingredient freshness and quality, and ensure sufficient food preparation is completed ahead of each service.

·       Assist with stock ordering, inventory management, and minimising food waste to support effective kitchen cost control.

·       Collaborate with the Head Chef on menu planning, dish development, seasonal specials, and improvements to existing menu offerings.

·       Monitor food preparation and service to ensure dishes are delivered efficiently, accurately, and to the required standards.

·       Plan and coordinate kitchen preparation and workflow to ensure smooth operations during busy service periods.

·       Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations, including the correct storage, handling, labelling, and temperature monitoring of food and ingredients.

·       Take responsibility for kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence, maintaining service standards, team performance, and overall kitchen efficiency.