Sous Chef - Busy & Thriving Restaurant | Christchurch

Are you an experienced Sous Chef looking for your next opportunity in a busy, fresh-food kitchen with a great team culture?

A well-established and highly successful restaurant in Christchurch is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join its growing kitchen team. With trade stronger than ever and business remaining consistently busy throughout the week, we're looking for a hands-on chef who can support the Head Chef in leading service and maintaining high culinary standards.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary package, dependent on experience and skillset
Tronc included
Approximately 45 hours per week, with flexibility for chefs seeking slightly fewer hours
Predominantly straight shifts, with flexibility wherever possible
Parking available on-site or nearby
A strong, stable and supportive kitchen brigade
Well-maintained kitchen with quality equipment in excellent working order
Opportunity to work with fresh ingredients and contribute to a quality-driven menu

The Role

As Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the kitchen, assisting with staff management, maintaining food quality standards, and ensuring smooth service operations.

You'll work alongside an experienced team that takes pride in preparing food from fresh ingredients rather than relying heavily on pre-made products. This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who enjoys being involved in all aspects of the kitchen and is passionate about producing quality food.

During the summer months, we do not offer breakfast service, meaning operations focus on lunch and dinner, creating more manageable working days and a better work-life balance than many hospitality environments.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up
Passion for fresh food and high-quality cooking
Strong leadership and organisational skills
Ability to motivate and support a kitchen team during busy services
Excellent attention to detail and food standards
Calm and professional approach in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us?

With the beautiful weather bringing visitors to Christchurch in large numbers, we're exceptionally busy throughout the week, not just at weekends. As we continue to grow, we're investing in our kitchen team and looking for a Sous Chef who wants to be part of a professional, friendly and successful operation.

If you're looking for a role where you'll be valued, supported and given the opportunity to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.