Sous Chef

Coastal View Village is looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join the team! If this sounds like you then you've come to the right place!

About Coastal View Village

Coastal View is nestled atop the Tahunanui Hills with stunning views over Tasman Bay and Rabbit Island. Our village boasts architecturally designed independent living homes. In addition, our care centre offers spacious care suites, offering top-notch rest home, hospital, and specialized dementia care.

‘The Yacht Club’ opened in June 2025. Residents can enjoy premium on-site facilities, including a restaurant, library, café, bar, hairdressing salon, medical centre, indoor swimming pool, gym, bakery, and wellness centre. Our extensive program of activities and events ensures a fulfilling lifestyle for all!

There is never a dull day at Coastal View, as every day is full of variety for our residents and our staff!

About the role – Mo te Turanga

As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to lead a talented kitchen team, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and service. You will have the opportunity to contribute to monthly menus, introduce new dishes and maintain the exceptional quality and sophistication our residents expect.

This is a full-time position working a minimum of 35 hours per week.

About You – Nga Korero Mou

• Personality! Great people skills are a must
• A friendly, cool, calm, approachable manner
• Ability to work well under pressure, keep a cool head and be able to multi-task over a wide range of duties including our restaurant, café, functions, delivery meals
• Reliability, being discreet and diplomatic
• Available at short notice to cover sick/annual leave
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
• Ability to delegate where required
• Bar Managers Certificate an advantage, but not essential

• Assist in managing kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to create innovative menus with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Ensure consistent high-quality dishes that meet the standards of both classic and modern cooking techniques.
• Assistance in chef management, ability to step in when the head chef is not onsite.
• Food safety and cleanliness standards, maintaining compliance with health regulations.
• Maintain inventory control, ensuring stock levels are maintained while minimising waste.

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef.
• Extensive knowledge of both classic cooking methods and contemporary culinary techniques.
• Ability to lead a team, work under pressure, and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality dishes.
• A passion for creating memorable dining experiences and a strong attention to detail.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

About us - Nga Korero Mo Matou

Coastal View is owned and operated by Qestral Corporation Ltd, a company specialising in the development of new generation retirement villages, with a strong focus on “lifestyle”. Our approach is design-led and anti-institutional, and our philosophy is to create communities that bring together and combine the very latest thinking, facilities and the very best people, in terms of design, healthcare, wellness, hospitality, and technology.

Qestral Corporation is a well-resourced company, based in Christchurch, with extensive experience in this industry. Check out the Qestral website (which refers to our other villages and board of directors) at www.qestral.co.nz

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and cover letter via Trade Me or Seek.