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Sous Chef

Cook Brothers BarsAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand

17 days ago

Job description

Overview

Mr Murdoch's is a lively rooftop hangout in the heart of Auckland. Tucked away on Fort Street, we’re the place to unwind with friends over pizza, pints, and pool. Recently reimagined (formerly Fort Street Union), we’ve brought new life to our rooftop bar - a place where good times, great food, and cold drinks come together.

Why work for us?

At Mr Murdoch’s, you’re not just part of a team - you’re part of a wider hospitality family. Here’s what we offer :

Competitive pay that recognises your skills and contribution
Industry-leading training & development to grow your career
Staff discounts across all of our venues
Opportunities to work across multiple sites within our network
A supportive, welcoming team culture that values your input

The Role

We’re on the lookout for a talented and driven Sous Chef ready to step up in a busy, high-energy kitchen. This role is about more than just cooking - it’s about leading by example, setting high standards, and helping shape the future of our menus.

Responsibilities

Completing ordering and stocktaking to plan and manage food costs

Help change the menu and evolve the menu over time

Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation

Discussing food preparation issues with managers, kitchen and waiting staff

Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures

Preparing and cooking food to a consistently high standard

Understanding the food control plan and understanding the cleaning standards and processes within the kitchen

Ensure all food is prepped and portion controlled prior to service to ensure no food prep is required to be completed during service

Ensuring clear communication between the kitchen, front of house and head office

Skills / Experience

We are looking for an energetic, flexible and hard working candidate. The ideal candidate will be someone with :

A passion for food and providing experiences

Excellent communication skills

Strong leadership and culinary skills

Energy and enthusiasm to share with your team

Proven experience in a fast paced high end kitchen environment

A relevant qualification at Level 4 or above of the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF); or at least 2 years of relevant experience

Our Story

We started in 2004, and we\'ve been on an epic ride ever since. We have created some of New Zealand’s most beloved bars, restaurants and licensed burger joints, with outlets throughout the country which offer outstanding food and beverages delivered with warmth and hospitality. Google us, have a beer with us, join us!

Click Apply to start your journey with us, we look forward to hearing from you!

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