Sous Chef

Sous Chef role at Soho Auckland

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join our dynamic team at Auckland's premier urban hotel, Soho Auckland which boasts Tiger Bar & Restaurant as well as extensive conference facilities. As Sous Chef you’ll support the Executive Chef to lead a dedicated kitchen brigade, maintain exceptional food standards, and contribute to the creative direction of the menu. Experience in conference and large events is required and previous experience with Asian and Indian cuisine is desirable. This is an opportunity to be part of a kitchen that values craft, collaboration, and respect for ingredients.

About Soho

Soho Auckland is a unique 126-bedroom hotel inspired by art deco style fused with contemporary comfort for the ultimate urban escape. Located in the heart of Mount Roskill and just 15 minutes from the CBD, the 126 rooms and suites are designed with relaxation in mind and feature sumptuous bedding, soothing lighting, and contemporary finishes.

 Tiger Bar & Restaurant is Soho Auckland’s restaurant which offers an exceptional dining experience. With a fusion menu combining Western and Asian specialty dishes, Tiger Bar & Restaurant caters for up to 80 diners at one time and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner service. Soho Auckland also has spacious conferencing and events facilities on the hotel's Mezzanine floor and can host up to 200 guests for conferences, wedding and gala dinners.

This is a great opportunity to learn and grow under a very experienced Executive Chef in NZ’s largest locally owned hotel chain.

Key responsibilities

·        Support the Executive Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations

·        Lead and mentor junior team members

·        Cost control awareness though stock rotation, portioning & yield management, storage & waste reduction and usage techniques through practical know how

·        Uphold high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency

·        Manage prep, service, and ordering efficiently for a la carte & functions

·        Ensure compliance & awareness of food safety and

·         food control plan

·        Contribute ideas to menu development and seasonal changes

Experience:

·        Level 4 (or equivalent) cookery qualification, with solid technical foundations and confidence across core cooking methods.

·        Minimum 2-year Sous Chef experience in a 4 star rated hotel leading and supporting the kitchen team

·        Solid technical skills and good cooking technique with experience in each station

·        Large scale conference & banqueting experience.

·        Experience in food safety and allergen management.

·        Proven ability to perform under pressure while maintaining quality, consistency, and attention to detail.

·        Experience in working a rotating roster over 7 days covering morning shift, evening shift and the weekend.

About You:

·       Proven experience as a Sous Chef leading a team of chefs in a high-quality hotel venue

·       Strong organizational and planning skills to ensure mise en place and is ready for  every shift

·       Strong leadership skills to run shifts effectively with focus on teamwork and collaboration

·       Ability to perform at consistently high standards at  all times, evens under time pressure

·        Calm under pressure and ability to resolve issues quickly and effectively

·        Positive “can do” attitude to meet challenges and

·        Team player who is keen to contribute and improve overall kitchen performance

·        Previous experience and knowledge of kitchen operations, workflow, and cost control

·        Valid NZ work rights (NZ Citizen or Right to work in NZ).

We will only consider applications from within NZ and from Auckland. Overseas applicants won't be considered.

We invite you to apply for the opportunity by submitting your application to [email protected]