Sous Chef - Porch Bar & Eatery

Porch is a busy, modern Asian fusion restaurant and bar located in St Heliers. We're open six days a week for lunch and dinner from 12 midday and have built a reputation for fresh, vibrant food, great service and a welcoming atmosphere.

We're looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our hardworking, close-knit kitchen team.

This role will see you working alongside one of our senior chefs to help lead the day-to-day operation of the kitchen. Our menu has a strong identity, and we're looking for someone who can understand that vision and execute every dish with consistency, care and attention to detail.

We genuinely value great people. In return we offer:

• Above-average pay based on experience
• Staff meals and drinks
• A supportive, respectful team environment
• Stable, long-term employment
• The opportunity to be part of a well-established restaurant

The Role Working alongside our senior chef, you will:

• Help oversee the daily operation of the kitchen
• Lead service when required
• Execute our menu with consistency and attention to detail
• Train and support junior kitchen staff
• Ensure recipes, presentation and portion sizes are consistently followed
• Monitor food quality before dishes leave the pass
• Assist with ordering, stock control and minimising waste
• Help manage kitchen organisation and workflow
• Maintain a clean, efficient and well-organised kitchen
• Take ownership of our Food Control Plan, ensuring food safety records are completed accurately and the kitchen remains audit-ready
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times

About You You'll have:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• A genuine passion for producing consistently high-quality food
• A good understanding of NZ Food Control Plan requirements and food safety
• Experience working with Asian cuisine or a genuine interest in learning (an advantage)

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team, and wants to contribute to a positive kitchen culture. If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where you'll be trusted with real responsibility and be part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together, we'd love to hear from you.