We are seeking a experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our amazing team here at Sudima Auckland Airport. This hands-on role as Sous Chef supports our Executive 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.
Requirements
- Coordinate, prepare, and produce all recipes in line with cooking technique and presentation standards set out by the Executive 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/Executive 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.
- Comply with nutrition, sanitation and food safety standards
- Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
- Discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff
- Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
- Preparing and cooking food, freeze and preserve foods
- May select and train staff
- Uses and teaches advanced culinary skills and techniques required to prepare menu pieces.
- Inspects ingredients and dishes to ensure quality standards are met.
- Enforces strict adherence to health and safety regulations in the kitchen.
- Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
Benefits
- Life insurance
- Health and wellbeing programmes
- Discounts on hotels, restaurants, bars and spas
- Free onsite parking
- Uniform provided
- Staff meals provided
- Free Life Insurance, Digital Will & Best Doctors teleservice after 3 months of employment
- Wellbeing programme including Health insurance discounts
- Excellent reward & recognition events
- Long service and anniversary gifts and benefits
- Staff, family and friends rates within our network of hotels
- Paid training and individual Employee Development Plans
- Training towards NZQA qualifications and our very own online digital learning platform
