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Sous chef

FeaturedFull timePosted 07/11/2026 · Closes 07/12/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$34.50 – $36.00/hr

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

We're hiring two chefs for a busy hotel kitchen in The Wood, Nelson. The menu changes seasonally and the head chef wants input from the whole team. Hours are 5.30am to 2pm, seven days, on a rotating roster. Guaranteed 40 hours a week, with overtime available. Pay is $34.50 to $36.00 an hour depending on experience. Annual leave and public holidays apply. Experience running a section under pressure is essential. You must hold a food safety certificate. The right to work in New Zealand is essential; we can check this with you quickly. Ongoing work for people who turn up and do a good job. Paid training and a proper induction before you start. Apply now; we reply to every application.

Duties

  • Train and support junior kitchen staff
  • Keep the kitchen clean and compliant
  • Run a section during service
  • Manage prep lists, stock rotation and ordering for your section

Required skills and experience

  • At least 12 months relevant experience
  • • Team leadership
  • • Time management
  • • Quality control

Essential licences or qualifications

  • Food Safety certificate

PPE, equipment and induction

Uniform provided. Induction covers the menu, allergens and kitchen procedures.

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