Overview
Sous Chef - 7-Month Contract We're looking for a motivated and skilled Sous Chef to join a small, passionate kitchen team. The role is set in a stunning Central Otago vineyard location, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and a relaxed, inspiring environment. The venue is known for its elegant, intimate dining experiences, offering a close-knit team the chance to work in a beautifully maintained, high-quality kitchen. This is a rare opportunity to combine hands-on culinary work with the energy of a picturesque, award-winning setting.
The Role
- Support the head chef in running the kitchen during lunch service (Wednesday-Sunday)
- Daytime hours Wednesday to Sunday between 8 am and 5 pm, occasionally late
- Handle small, focused lunch service with sharing style menu
- Work closely with a team of 3 (including a chef, sous, and kitchen hand)
- Take ownership of quality, consistency, and smooth service, especially during peak times
- Ad-hoc events may arise; flexibility to assist when needed
- Fill in for the head chef for a couple of weeks at the end of November
Qualifications
Proven experience as a sous chef or similar kitchen leadership roleAbility to operate in a small, high-quality, detail-focused kitchenStrong prep, timing, and team coordination skillsPassion for delivering excellent food for small groupsAvailability to start asap or within 2–4 weeksDetails
Contract : 7 monthsDays : Wednesday-SundayHours : Daytime; prep before serviceRate : $34-$38 per hour depending on experience#J-18808-Ljbffr