Sous Chef

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!