Chef

Gogigopang is seeking a fulltime Chef to join our kitchen team. We specialise in Korean cuisine and offer an excellent environment to grow your career in the hospitality industry as our menu features a wide range of dishes.

Location: Northshore, Auckland

Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Ordering food supplies and managing stock control
• Training and mentoring new kitchen staff
• Managing portions, controlling and maintaining food quality
• Planning menus & developing seasonal and specialty Japanese dishes
• Preparing ingredients and crafting sushi, sashimi, tempura, and other traditional dishes
• Estimating and advising on food costs and pricing
• Collaborating with kitchen staff on preparation issues & managing the team
• Ensuring dishes are prepared following traditional Japanese techniques and recipes
• Monitoring quality from food preparation to final presentation

Applicants for this role should have:

• Relevant work experience (at least 3 years), or a diploma in cookery, or a bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• A professional, “can-do” attitude
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities in a busy kitchen
• Strong communication skills and proven leadership abilities to manage staff
• A solid understanding of health & safety practices
• Background in Korean cuisine is advantaged

This is a fantastic opportunity for a varied and challenging role in a fast-paced environment. Remuneration is negotiable for the right candidate, between $29.50 – $35.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

If this sounds like you, apply today!