Sous Chef | Azabu Ponsonby, Auckland
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Savor Group

Sous Chef | Azabu Ponsonby

  • Posted Today
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Auckland

Job Description

  • Competitive hourly pay + great staff benefits package + weekly payroll!
  • Beautiful Japanese-inspired venue in convenient Ponsonby location
  • A premium hospitality group with an inclusive team and supportive management.


Savor is a fast paced and dynamic business that stays true to its entrepreneurial roots. We create world class dining experiences across some of Auckland’s leading restaurants, while driving growth across the Group and returns for shareholders along the way.

The Venue
Award winning, Azabu has long been a mainstay in the Ponsonby dining scene and now with a beachside location in Mission Bay. The menu combines Nikkei-influenced dishes and modern Japanese with an emphasis on the fun and the interesting. Azabu is situated on the beach of Mission Bay with stunning views of Rangitoto Island.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for experienced industry professionals to step into the role of Sous Chef at our Ponsonby venue! Ideally you will have at least 2+ years experience in a comparable role within the hospitality industry, ideally within an upmarket, high volume venue, and experience in Japanese or Asian Fusion cuisine. You will have effective team management experience including the ability to train and mentor your team. You will have the capability to maintain high food standards, experience in managing and monitoring financial budgets and food and labour costs, and the flexibility to work across a 7 day roster, including late evenings, weekends and public holidays.

In this role you will be responsible for:

  • Managing, and leading the kitchen team in conjunction with the Head Chef
  • Ensuring exceptional product delivery at all times
  • Day to day operation of the kitchen
  • Assuming responsibility in the absence of the Head Chef
  • In conjunction with the head chef, menu planning, costing, including the cost of goods across the kitchen
  • Assisting the Head chef with people practices including, recruitment, performance management, retention, engagement and training
  • Stock management including, ordering, receipting, storage and rotation


The Benefits
When you join Savor Group you are joining a company that values you. We offer competitive pay, staff meals, discounts for you, your family or friends, and discounts with friends of Savor. From the moment you become part of the Savor team we are invested in developing and nurturing you, making sure your work is fulfilling, that you are proud of what you do and where you work.

Hard Skills Required

  • Team Management
  • Menu Planning
  • Cost Control
  • Stock Management
  • Japanese Cuisine

Soft Skills Required

  • Team Leadership
  • Communication
  • Work Ethic
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail

Benefits and Perks

  • 📚
    Career Break
  • 🧕
    Inclusive Workspace
  • ❤
    Care and Appreciation
  • 💯
    Employee Mentoring Program
  • ⚖
    Work-Life Balance Support
  • 💪
    Physical Health Workshops
  • 🌿
    Wellness Program
  • 🛂
    Visa Sponsorship
  • 🏎
    Competitive Salary
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 📣
    Referral Bonuses
  • 📱
    Discounted Phone or Internet Plans
  • ⛑
    Uniform Provided
  • 🍺
    Free Drinks
  • 🍔
    Free Food
  • ⏰
    Flexible Work
  • 🍲
    Meals Provided
  • EAP onsite case manager

Job Schedule

  • Includes Weekends
  • Public Holidays
  • Shift Work

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