Chef

2 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand South Hospitality Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$100,000 per year

South Hospitality Limited trading as Spice Village, is looking for two skilled Chefs to join our kitchen team. You'll be responsible for managing the kitchen, preparing high-quality dishes, and maintaining food safety standards. The ideal candidates will have at least two years of professional kitchen experience, strong culinary and time management skills, and a team-focused attitude.

CHEF

REPORTS TO Head Chef/Director

INTER-RELATIONSHIPS

Sous Chef

Commis Chef

Trainee / Apprentice

Steward / Kitchenhand

POSSIBLE INTER-RELATIONSHIPS

Restaurant Manager / Front of House Supervisors

Front of House staff

Accounts department

Function co-ordinator

PRIMARY FUNCTION

To manage the operation of the kitchen following the Head Chef & Sous Chef's guideline - providing maximum quality in order to satisfy customer expectations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure, while seamlessly adapting to the demands of the kitchen

  • Strong culinary skills, with a passion for creating delicious, innovative dishes

  • Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality control standards

  • Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a kitchen team

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

  • Review policies to maintain standards for food safety in all food preparation areas.

  • Review policies to maintain standards for health & safety at work in all food preparation areas.

  • Ensure all equipment and work environments are operational.

  • Inform the designated management if any hazards are identified that may affect work conditions.

  • Order and maintain inventory to ensure efficient operations.

  • Communicate with and support staff.

  • Uphold morale in the kitchen.

  • Maintain positive relationship between kitchen and front of house staff.

  • Attend kitchen meetings.

  • Any other duties the Head Chef or Sous Chef may reasonably require.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

TECHNICAL.

  • A minimum of two years experience working in a professional kitchen.

  • Computer skills: Microsoft Office, restaurant management software

  • Budgeting and menu costing skills

  • Time management skills

INTERPERSONAL & PERSONAL SKILLS

  • Creativity

  • Communication skills (written and oral)

  • Customer service skills

  • Ability to receive instructions

  • Committed to team, establishment and excellence

  • Positive attitude

  • Ability to work competently under pressure

  • Reliable and flexible to change

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