Sous Chef

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The Hunting Lodge is a working winery in Waimauku, North West Auckland, home to our restaurant, lawn bar and events centre. We’re looking for a Sous Chef to join our kitchen team.

This role is mainly based in our restaurant, working alongside our Executive Chef to deliver great food and smooth services. You’ll also lend a hand across the lawn bar and events when needed, so no two weeks are quite the same.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing and cooking across the restaurant and cellar door menus
• Keeping dishes consistent in taste, texture and presentation
• Supervising and supporting the kitchen team, including training when needed
• Managing prep lists, par levels and ordering so we never run short
• Keeping a close eye on portion control and waste
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, food safety and cleanliness

What we’re looking for

• At least 2-3 years’ experience as a Chef

• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and a range of cooking techniques

• Solid understanding of food safety and health and safety procedures

• Calm under pressure, well organised and great at multitasking

• Good communication skills and a positive “can do” attitude

• Reliable, hard working and genuinely enjoys being part of a team

• Available to work nights and weekends our current hours are:

  Mon-Wed: Closed- Wednesday Prep Day (if required)
  Thursday – Saturday Lunch & Dinner: 11:45am– late
  Sunday- Lunch service starts at 11:45am (Usually Closed for dinner service)

• Own transport (we’re rural, and public transport doesn’t reach us)

If you have a real passion for food and people and like the idea of working somewhere a little different, we’d love to hear from you.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand. Position could also suit a Fixed Term applicant.