Sous chef

Join the team at Aosta in the heart of Arrowtown

About us

We are looking for a talented & passionate Sous chef to join our award winning-team. Nestled in the heart of Arrowtown, Aosta provides an authentic and unique Italian dining experience.

As Sous chef, you'll be at the heart of creating an exceptional dining experience to our guests. We operate a small team so this is a hands on role. You will be leading the team from the floor.
The perfect candidate will be able to wear multiple hats. You will be based at Aosta but are able to step into Little Aosta for support when needed.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a senior kitchen role (minimum 3 year experience)
• Creativity and passion for crafting unique and delicious dishes.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to cook Neapolitan style pizza a bonus not essential .
• Experience in a fine-dining establishment

Responsibilities:

• Aid the exec chef in constructing the working schedule and organise the work in the kitchen so that everything works efficiently.

• Develop and maintain a productive, healthy and engaged workplace culture with kitchen and front of house staff.

• Maintain strong, positive and proactive relationships with suppliers.

• Welcome and embrace the wider community by being positive,

  interactive and caring towards them.

• Contribute & manage the kitchen whenever necessary or as

  instructed by the Executive chef.

• Be proactive and cost effective in portion control and

• waste management.

• Check delivery notes/goods received against orders.

• Report any misconduct within the team immediately to the

  Executive Chef.

• Cooks consistently and enthusiastically to a high level

• Produce all items related to the menus at the establishments

  standard in order to satisfy guest expectations and by using

  produce in a sensible and cost effective way.

• Assist when instructed with menu development, costing recipes

  and develop menu items for the establishment.

• Plan and organise work flows, order food items as required

  according to procedure.

• Controls incoming goods in accordance with the FSP (Food Safety

  Program)

• Ensure equipment and work environment are operational and

  report all issues

• Ensure all food stations and environments (Kitchen and store

  rooms) are spotlessly clean and high level of hygiene is kept up at

  all times.

• Ensure prep and ordering is up to date for days off.

• In conjunction with the Executive Chef Impart knowledge and train

  staff to encourage high standards.

Requirements

• Maintains exceptional personal appearance and self hygiene.

• Works in the most hygienic manner, without exception.

• Uphold morale in the kitchen and with other staff members. `

• Communicate and support all staff.

• Attend any potential meetings required by your position.

• Train new and existing kitchen staff on the preparation,

  arrangement and plating of dishes per the current menu.

• Ensure all staff members adhere to high culinary standards and

  kitchen procedures.

• Update and maintain the Food Safety Programme in line with the

  conditions required.

• Track, record and replenish inventory as needed.

Benefits

• Full Time minimum 30 guaranteed hours per week
• Competitive Hourly rate or Salary
• Share in high TIPS each week

If you you share a love for exceptional service and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, we’d love to hear from you! Please add a cover letter telling us in your own words why you would be the right candidate for this role.