Sous Chef

The Role | Te mahi

It's a great opportunity awaits a driven Sous Chef for The Lane Restaurant in Salisbury Street, adjacent to Sudima Christchurch City.

This hands-on role as Sous Chef supports our Head Chef, oversees and manages the kitchen team in a way that is aligned with our Company Values. Bring your experience and creativity to ensure success in menu planning, stock ordering, cooking and team training.

Responsibilities | Nga haepapa

• Coordinate, prepare, and produce all recipes in line with cooking technique and presentation standards set out by the Head Chef
• Organise and work in the kitchen service operations for the restaurant and room service on a day to day basis so that they run efficiently and productively
• Prepare and present outstanding dishes in all outlets, including conferencing
• Encourage and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants
• Support the Head Chef in managing a busy kitchen and lead by example
• Be pro-active in controlling food and manning costs being fully aware of forecasted business and targeted profitability whilst maintaining standards.
• Maintain a sound knowledge of the hotel's procedures for purchasing of food stocks, the control of purchasing levels.
• Participate in the drafting of concept ideas and menus
• Comply with nutrition, sanitation and food safety standards

Requirements

About you | Ko koe tenei

We seek team members with a great attitude, in addition to that ,the following skills will see you succeed in this role. A minimum of two years' relevant experience is required. A qualification such as a Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) will be an advantage.

Benefits

He kura te tangata - We are all valued

As an employer of choice, we offer great employee benefits like life insurance, outstanding health and wellbeing programmes and discounts on hotels, restaurants, bars and spas across our network - not just for you, but in some cases your friends and family too!

Hind Management builds, operates and manages high performing award-winning hotel, restaurant, bar and spa businesses. As industry leaders in social and environmental responsibility, we run a sustainable business model that takes the well-being of our people and planet seriously.

At Hind Management we believe 'We Are all Valued - He Kura te Tangata', our success is a direct reflection of our people and our company culture. We live and breathe Manaakitanga, hospitality is at the heart of all that we do. Our brand portfolio is one of the most accessible in New Zealand, which comes from our belief in empathy, understanding and accommodating differences.

Hind Management has recently been awarded HRD's Five Star Employer of Choice Award for

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

Hind Management is committed to accessibility, should you require assistance or support and are unable to apply online due to an access need, contact our office

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are proud to promote diversity and inclusion within our workplace and ensure an equitable selection process for all. We offer a fully inclusive accessible hiring process, let us know how we can support you to present your best self.

E manawanui ana tatou - We care

Ka mahi tahi tatou - We work together

Ka whai tatou i te tika - We do the right thing

He kura te tangata - We are all valued