nzChef - Taupo

We are a busy restaurant located in Hamilton, open 7 days per week.

We now require a full-time permanent restaurant manager to join in our team.

We offer at least 30 hours per week, work from Monday to Sunday, and

our pay range is from $29.66/hour to $32.00/hours depending on your learning abilities. You will need to be able to work independently and effectively.

Skills and experience needed:

• At least 3 years work experience at a team leader role, OR
• A level 4 qualification in related industry

Overall Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan and organize the kitchen’s activities, prepare, and cook of Chinese food in in lunch/ dinner dining restaurant.

Tasks Include:

• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities in the kitchen
• Plan and construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
• Plan orders of food supplies and ingredients according to the identified shortages
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
• Supporting the head chef in the general running of the kitchen when necessary
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Inspect raw and cooked food items to guarantee that the highest quality products are prepared and served to customers
• Manage and supervise junior chefs and other kitchen staffs, make sure all sections are well set for services
• Formulate cooking techniques and procedures, discuss identified issues with the management and the kitchen and front of house staff
• Assisting head chef in estimating amounts and costs of required supplies and ingredient with minimum wastage, calculate labour costs, and decide on the menu price
• Comply with all Company Policies and legal requirements with special reference to Health and Safety to ensure all procedures: Health and Safety, and Food Safety Management are maintained to the required standards

If you are interested in the role, please apply here.

Attention: Please include your visa status in your cover letter if you are not a New Zealand resident.