Chef

We are seeking a permanent full-time Head Chef or a Sous Chef wishing to take the next step at our Café/ Eatery and Bar. We are at a pivot point and are looking for a creative, hands on, passionate and experienced chef to pivot with us.

The Corner Store and twenty three are in Eden Terrace / Uptown, at the top of Mt Eden Road.  We have a daytime café / eatery, with a bar next door that opens during the evenings. We also hold functions on site and do out catering.

We are looking for:

-       A responsible individual who will take ownership of all kitchen operations

-       A productive, positive and professional

-       Passion and commitment to creating outstanding food

-       Proven history of results

-       A Positive, productive and hands-on self-starter

-       Creativity with the ability and knowledge to develop and create seasonal menus

-       A thorough understanding of Hygiene and Food Safety procedures and implementation of them.

-       An understanding of the food control plan and the ability to record and manage all aspects of it.

-       A person who can train, educate and nurture people

-       A multi-tasker, with excellent time management skills

-       An understanding of, and experience with, food and wage costing

-       Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and the ability to follow instruction

About you:

You tick yes to all the above

-       You are a hands-on natural leader, dedicated to your profession.

-       You can manage and look after all operations of the kitchen

-       You are self-motivated and work well under pressure

-       You are great at communicating in all areas; FOH, Kitchen, Management

-       You have an eye for detail and are creative.

-       You can create inspired seasonal dishes and menus that customers love

-       You have experience in catering and function catering

-       Your creative flair can be seen on your dishes from flavour to styling

-       Experienced and accurate with both food and wage costings

-       You are confident and can manage, motivate, upskill and train staff

-       You are a thorough, consistent multitasker who can think on their feet

-       You have minimum experience of 2yrs as a Sous Chef

-       You know, understand and can implement the Food Control Plan

-       You have a high level of personal hygiene

-       You are in NZ and have the right to work in NZ (please note we cannot do sponsorship)

And you can bring all these together to run like a well-oiled machine!

We’d love to hear from you.

Immediate start for the right candidate.