Summer - Sous Chef

The Whakapapa whanau are a small but ambitious team, running year-round operations on the northern slopes of Mt Ruapehu.
In winter, from June until October, this includes a world-class ski area.
In summer, from December until April, this includes our summer sightseeing operation, heroing our iconic Sky Waka gondola.
Each year we welcome hundreds of thousands of manuhiri (guests) to Whakapapa, many with life-long connections to the maunga (mountain) and surrounding region, some even third or fourth generation.Mo te tunga | About the roleDo you have a passion for food as well as the ability to lead a kitchen team?
Whether creating a burger that makes us drool or prepping for a busy day in one of our cafes, our chefs take pride in presenting food options for all of our guests no matter which outlet they're working in.
With a variety of dining options, we have a need for a Sous Chef that can be flexible in their menu design and the type of food that is being served each day.
This is no easy task and requires someone who can think on their feet and motivate others to create dishes that will entice our guests to come back for more.Working alongside the Head Chef in the day-to-day kitchen duties, preparation and coordination of particular sections of kitchen production is what the bulk of the job entails.
You will take full responsibility for an outlet each day and support the winter operations.
Other daily tasks include:Ensuring quality standards are maintained with respect to food presentation, cooked properly and delivered on time.Understanding all outlet menus & recipes and be able to follow recipes and instructions carefully.Preparing and cooking appropriate amounts of stock to meet demand and minimise waste.Assisting with preparation and placement of stock orders within set time frames and conducting stocktakes.Ensuring the necessary stocks are on hand at the right quality and quantity.Ensuring food service is in accordance with customer orders in a manner and time frame that optimises service quality.Nga pukenga me nga wheako ou | Your skills and experienceAlong with your commitment to exceptional guest service, skills and experience a successful candidate will have are:Level 3 or 4 New Zealand Certificate in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) or similar international qualification and/or experience.Minimum of 2-3 years in a professional Kitchen (Senior Chef).Ability to lead a team and motivate others.Exceptional communication skills.Previous experience training and assisting new cooks/chefs.Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | What we offerGear up for the ultimate work adventure at Whakapapa.
Joining Whakapapa unlocks a number of perks, including exclusive food and beverage, and retail discounts, for use in Whakapapa's cafes and store.Your Whakapapa whanau experience is not just a job: you will build lifelong memories and experiences in one of the most beautiful and culturally significant places on earthSo, if you're ready for an adventure-filled summer with us, apply now
Let's make some magic happen togetherTono mai - Apply nowResearch shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet approximately 60% of criteria, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply when they check every box.
If you think you have what it takes for this role but maybe you don't meet every single bullet point above, we encourage you to get in touch.
We'd love to hear from you and see if you could be a great fit for our whanau.
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