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Sous chef jobs in New Zealand.

11 open roles, 6 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Hospitality2 days ago

    Chef (Sous Chef)

    Ryman Healthcare

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Collaborating with kitchen team · Preparing seasonal meals · Catering to dietary needs

    New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (level 3); proven experience as a Chef, leading a team and running a kitchen

  • Hospitality4 days ago

    Sous Chef - Christchurch

    Ausvenueco · 5001+ employees

    A venue company providing hospitality services and career development opportunities.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    $30.00-$40.00 an hourOnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Managing kitchen team · Preparing meals · Controlling stock

    2+ yrsMinimum 2-3 years relevant experience as Sous Chef; strong grill section experience; leadership and team mentoring skills; stock control and ordering; computer proficiency with MS Office, restaurant management software, POS; compliance focus.

  • Hospitality5 days ago

    Junior Sous Chef - Queenstown New Zealand

    Rosewood Matakauri · 5001+ employees

    A luxury lodge and golf destination offering exclusive guest experiences in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.

    Queenstown, Otago
    $78k-$82k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Preparing kitchen sections · Training junior chefs · Managing stock control

    3+ yrsAt least 3 years' relevant experience in high-end restaurants or luxury hotels; exceptional cooking techniques; strong H&S and hygiene knowledge; good time management and communication; ability to multitask and drive the team.

  • Hospitality4 days ago

    Chef (Sous Chef)

    Ryman Healthcare

    Auckland
    Full time

    Preparing seasonal meals · Catering dietary needs · Covering senior chef

    New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (level 3); proven experience as a Chef, leading a team and running a kitchen

  • Hospitality4 days ago

    Junior Sous Chef

    Rosewood Matakauri · 5001+ employees

    A luxury lodge and golf destination offering exclusive guest experiences in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.

    Queenstown, Otago
    Full time

    Preparing kitchen sections · Training junior chefs · Managing stock control

    3+ yrsAt least 3 years’ relevant experience in high-end restaurants and/or luxury hotels

  • Hospitality6 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Part time

    Preparing seasonal meals · Catering dietary needs · Covering senior chef

    New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (level 3); proven experience as a Chef, leading a team and running a kitchen

  • Hospitality12 days ago

    Executive Sous Chef

    JW Marriott · 5001+ employees

    A luxury hotel brand within Marriott International, offering exceptional guest experiences and holistic well-being.

    Auckland
    Full timeMid levelManages people

    Supervising kitchen operations · Developing culinary standards · Coaching kitchen staff

    2+ yrsAt least 2 years of related work experience

  • Hospitality19 days ago

    Sous Chef

    MAGMAS

    Auckland
    Full time

    Preparing quality food · Developing food menus · Maintaining food safety

    Strong knowledge of food safety and health and safety regulations

  • Hospitality19 days ago

    Sous Chef - Cordis Auckland

    Langham Hospitality Group

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading kitchen operations · Overseeing food preparation · Supervising kitchen staff

    Prior experience as a Sous Chef, Restaurant Sous Chef or senior Chef de Partie in a hotel, restaurant or high-volume kitchen; Level 4 or equivalent cookery certificate; New Zealand work rights

  • Hospitality23 days ago

    Chef (Sous Chef)

    Ryman Healthcare

    Invercargill, Southland
    Full time

    Preparing seasonal meals · Catering dietary needs · Covering senior chef

    New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (level 3); proven experience as a Chef, leading a team and running a kitchen

  • Hospitality26 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Part time

    Collaborating with kitchen team · Preparing seasonal meals · Catering to dietary needs

    New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (level 3); proven experience as a Chef, leading a team and running a kitchen

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About sous chef jobs in New Zealand

There are 11 roles open for sous chef jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 6 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 9 full time and 2 part time.

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There are 11 roles open for sous chef jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 6 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

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