Sous Chef - Ombra
Wellington
Join the team at Ombra!
We're hiring for a full-time Sous Chef.
You’ll need to present the following:- Good kitchen/chef experience in a similar position, with a talent for leading a team.
- Demonstrable cooking skills -basics, plus prep, grill, fryer, pizza, freezing, preserving foods
- Ordering, stocktaking, awareness of what runs a successful restaurant from a financial perspective (food and labour costs)
- Good understanding and management of dietary requirements
- A high standard of personal hygiene and cleanliness and an understanding of the importance of our food safety plan
- Relaxed, confident and positive attitude with high energy levels and resilience
- Desire to learn and progress, assist junior team members with training and work closely with the Head Chef and Restaurant Manager.
- Happy to follow instructions and buy into the common goal
- Embody our values, be a genuinely good person who wants to come to work each day and contribute to a positive and supportive restaurant
- Flexible availability across a seven-day work roster. We can work around other commitments
You do not need experience in Italian cuisine to apply.
What’s in it for you:- An employer with a good reputation for diversity and inclusion, providing a safe, supportive, and happy workplace.
- Great pay and progression opportunities. Indicative $30.00 per hour, starting rate.
- Discounted food and beverage and a staff drink on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Discounts at our sister venues Mr Go's, Kisa and soon-to-be Parla.
- Fun, friendly, well-organised work environment with excellent systems and a supportive management team.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to help you manage personal, professional and general life challenges (see more; https://www.raisementalhealth.co.nz) - we fund at least three sessions for all team members per year.
- A commitment to invest in your development.
Ombra is an Italian restaurant inspired by the bacaro of Venice, located on a busy corner of Cuba Street. We serve small and medium plates, emphasising quality, consistency, seasonal and tasty food. We're a fast-paced, reputable, and casual dining establishment, treating our restaurant and work with a high level of professionalism.
We are open Monday and Tuesday from 4pm, and Wednesday - Sunday from 12pm.
Our excellent kitchen management team is led by one of Wellington's best chefs. Our kitchen is physically small, and our team is tight-knit. A positive attitude is critical.
All CV's and enquiries, please direct to Stef - stef@diningroomgroup.com
Applicants for this position should have NZ citizenship, residency or a valid work visa.
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