The New Zealand Venue Co. family are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Sous Chef to join our team in Christchurch. So, why choose us? Our company’s rapid growth will provide you with multiple avenues to develop your career to its full potential! We are looking for a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our team in Christchurch. Our ideal Sous Chef: A career professional with experience in staff management A leader that can train and motivate a kitchen team Genuine commitment to a successful career in hospitality A friendly, enthusiastic, and positive can-do attitude Maintaining and exceeding overall minimum standards Thrives under pressure and is a team player Creative flair and excellent presentation skills To be successful in this role: Demonstrated experience as a Sous Chef Strong experience working on the grill section Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, support, and mentor the team Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef Must have a minimum 2 – 3 years of relevant experience Implement and manage stock control, ordering, and checking of deliveries Provide high quality meals in a fast-paced environment Up to date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS) Strong compliance focus A commitment to achieving outstanding sales results Ability to take direction well from Head Chef Ability to engage with the local community So, why choose us? Enjoy staff discounts anytime at any of our venues across the country We are a dynamic company with a relaxed culture With 200+ venues Australia & New Zealand wide, and many more on the horizon, career opportunities are endless We welcome and encourage innovative thinkers and always reward hard work and success Unlimited support with our ever-growing central support team: Marketing, People & Culture: Recruitment & Training, IT and Point of Sale, all filled internally. In addition, you'll also find a stimulating and gratifying working environment where we value our employees' careers and support their learning and development. Minimum guaranteed 30 hours per week Remuneration at a rate of between $30 and $40 per hour depending on experience We value the diversity of our employees' experiences, talents, and cultures. Our talent strategy includes embracing diversity and fostering inclusion. Our capacity to unlock potential and improve our success depends on our ability to build a diverse, inclusive workforce. Does this sounds like you? Apply now! Make your career one to remember at Aus Venue Co. The work you do will directly impact everyone of our customers and our aim is to ensure our employees are provided with the support and knowledge to exceed our customers’ expectations. View available positions today and become part of the Aus Venue Co family! Australian Venue Co. promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through programs like AVC Pride for LGBTQIA+ support, Her Hospo for empowering women, and a First Nations Committee for reconciliation. We are committed to growing our understanding and engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion to build a more inclusive industry. Turn your hospo job into a rewarding career Whether you’re already in a hospitality management role or you’re ready for career progression into management, you can take the next step with Australian Venue Co. We’re passionate about training & developing our team members and providing internal career advancement opportunities. At AVC, we turn hospo jobs into careers! Join our team & get access to our AdVanCe Career Pathways program, our in-house development program that is tailored to the hospitality industry. If your next step is to become a Duty Manager, Assistant Venue Manager or Venue Manager, we can support you on your career journey. Have a question regarding a career at Australian Venue Co? Read some of our commonly asked questions here.

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