Sous Chef with a la Carte dinner experience
| Company | Mike's Bistro & Taproom |
| Location | New Plymouth, Taranaki |
| Pay & Benefits | mike's Holdings Limited |
| Listed | Sun 8 Nov, 9:40 pm |
| Type | Full time, Permanent |
Are you an experienced chef who enjoys the energy of a busy à la carte kitchen? Do you take pride in producing great food, maintaining high standards and being part of a strong kitchen team?
This is a great opportunity for a chef with solid à la carte bistro experience who is ready to take on a key role supporting the Head Chef and helping drive the day-to-day operation of our kitchen.
The Role
Working closely with the Head Chef, your responsibilities will include:
The successful applicant will have:
Proven experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up.
Solid experience working in an à la carte bistro or restaurant kitchen – essential.
The ability to work confidently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage service under pressure.
A passion for good food, consistency and presentation.
A positive attitude, strong work ethic and a team-focused approach.
Good communication skills and the ability to lead by example.
A commitment to maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards.
Abillity to work nights and weekends.
What We Offer:
Full-time, permanent employment.
A competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.
An opportunity to work in an established New Plymouth bistro and taproom.
A supportive working environment and the opportunity to contribute to menu ideas and kitchen development.
A key position within the kitchen with scope to take on greater responsibility.
Important – Location and Availability
Applicants must currently be living in New Plymouth.
We are looking for someone who is available to start at very short notice. Unfortunately, we are not considering applicants who need to relocate to New Plymouth.
If you have the experience, enthusiasm and skills we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a brief introduction outlining your relevant kitchen experience and availability to: bistro@mikesbeer.co.nz
Mike's Bistro & Taproom
Apply now – we're looking to fill this position as soon as possible.
This is a great opportunity for a chef with solid à la carte bistro experience who is ready to take on a key role supporting the Head Chef and helping drive the day-to-day operation of our kitchen.
The Role
Working closely with the Head Chef, your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and delivering quality à la carte dishes with consistency and attention to detail.
- Maintaining high standards of food presentation, quality and kitchen hygiene.
- Assisting with menu development, specials and seasonal menu changes.
- Assisting with food preparation, ordering, stock rotation and waste control.
- Monitoring portion control and food costs.
- Taking responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
The successful applicant will have:
Proven experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Chef de Partie ready to step up.
Solid experience working in an à la carte bistro or restaurant kitchen – essential.
The ability to work confidently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage service under pressure.
A passion for good food, consistency and presentation.
A positive attitude, strong work ethic and a team-focused approach.
Good communication skills and the ability to lead by example.
A commitment to maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards.
Abillity to work nights and weekends.
What We Offer:
Full-time, permanent employment.
A competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.
An opportunity to work in an established New Plymouth bistro and taproom.
A supportive working environment and the opportunity to contribute to menu ideas and kitchen development.
A key position within the kitchen with scope to take on greater responsibility.
Important – Location and Availability
Applicants must currently be living in New Plymouth.
We are looking for someone who is available to start at very short notice. Unfortunately, we are not considering applicants who need to relocate to New Plymouth.
If you have the experience, enthusiasm and skills we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a brief introduction outlining your relevant kitchen experience and availability to: bistro@mikesbeer.co.nz
Mike's Bistro & Taproom
Apply now – we're looking to fill this position as soon as possible.
