Sous Chef and Snr CDP

We are a family run business with over 65 years in the hospitality game. Our original restaurant is at the ABC Hotel which is now into the third generation of our family, our café, restaurant and bar in the CBD is ABC, and our newest addition cafe, restaurant and bar ABC in Hokitika just opened in December!

We pride ourselves on the great reputation we have earned over the years, and are looking for someone motivated to join our team who can continue to build our reputation.

We are hiring a Sous Chef or Senior CDP to join our team at ABC, but there is opportunity to work between other sites for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate will be able run a busy breakfast, lunch and dinner service, sometimes solo or as part of a team. We’re looking for someone who loves pumping out the meals and can have a bit of a laugh too.

The successful applicant must;
- Be a great team player
- Have exceptional listening skills and show initiative
- Be able to work alone or part of a team and capable of being in sole charge of service
- Be able to work efficiently and consistently and show pride in your dishes
- Be well presented, and able to communicate well with customers and other staff
- Be enthusiastic in coming up with new ideas for menus
- Be looking for long-term job stability

Working in our new kitchen, you will share a mix of breakfast, lunch and evening services. You must be motivated to contribute to the growth of our already reputable restaurant. Accommodation can be provided if necessary. Applicants must be able to drive a car and have a driver's license.

The West Coast is a great place to live, and a lot of our chefs are finding that it enables them to save to purchase a house and set up a life, where houses are still affordable.

Please apply by sending your CV rather than phoning as we are often too busy for calls. With your CV, please provide two relevant referees. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. We are accredited employers can offer assistance getting residency for the right person.