Sous Chef

Oaks Auckland Hotel are looking for an experienced, professional, and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join the team on a full-time basis. This exciting opportunity is part of a brand-new restaurant opening, where you’ll play a key role in leading kitchen operations, overseeing food preparation and service, supporting and mentoring kitchen staff, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, presentation, and hygiene are maintained at allFrom the moment a guest dines with us, your creativity, leadership, and culinary expertise will help deliver an exceptional experience. You’ll play a key role in driving kitchen performance and inspiring a high-performing team.Key Responsibilities Include:Assisting the Executive Chef in the daily operation of the kitchen and leading the team in their absence.Ensuring consistent, high-quality food preparation and presentation across all sections.Supporting and mentoring kitchen staff to develop their skills and maintain a positive team environment.Overseeing food stock levels, assisting with ordering, inventory management, and stock rotation.Maintaining strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.Managing food cost and wastage, contributing to menu planning and cost control.Collaborating with the Food & Beverage team to ensure seamless service delivery and guest satisfaction.Responding promptly and professionally to any kitchen or guest issues related to food service.Assisting in staff rostering and ensuring the kitchen is adequately staffed to meet business demands.Upholding cleanliness, organisation, and functionality of all kitchen areas.Working across breakfast, lunch, and dinner operations on a rotating roster—flexibility is essential for success in this role.