We are seeking a experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our amazing team here at Sudima Auckland Airport Hotel. 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. Together we will deliver exceptional dining experiences that exceed our guests' expectations.
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
- 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
