At Savor we love hospitality - it’s in our bones. And we know our people are what makes our industry exceptional. We want working at Savor to be an incredible experience, not just for our customers but for you. We are always looking to recruit talented people in our venues. People just like you who are passionate about food & beverage, love people and have a great attitude. We operate 17 hospitality businesses in Auckland each with its own unique concept and offering. We have a reputation for originality, the quality of our products and high standards of our service. At Savor you can get an exciting career with growth and opportunities. Our team of industry professionals with experience from all over the world will be on hand to teach you invaluable skills and assist with crafting your future in an exciting industry. 

The Venue

Award winning, Azabu has long been a mainstay in the Ponsonby dining scene and now with a beachside location in Mission Bay. Chef Yukio Ozeki has been serving his sublime Japanese cuisine made with the finest local ingredients for years. His menu combines Nikkei-influenced dishes and modern Japanese with an emphasis on the fun and the interesting. Azabu is an unassuming spot behind tinted windows in a quiet section of Ponsonby quietly winning awards and creating devotees. 

The Benefits

When you join Savor Group you are joining a company that values you. We offer competitive pay, staff meals, group discounts for you, your family and friends, and discounts with friends of Savor. From the moment you become part of the Savor team we are invested in developing and nurturing you, making sure your work is fulfilling, that you are proud of what you do and where you work.
 

If you are successful in securing an interview with us as a thank you for your time we will reward you with a $20 Savor Group voucher to spend at any of our amazing Venues!

Savor Group maintains its commitment in providing a COVID safe environment. Keeping the health and safety of staff and patrons at the forefront of how we operate.

The Opportunity 

We have an opportunity for an experienced industry professional to step into the role of Sous Chef! Ideally you will have at least 2+ years experience in a comparable role within the hospitality industry, and ideally within an  upmarket, high volume venue. Experience with Japanese cusine and cooking styles is a must, you will have effective team management experience including the ability to train and mentor your team. You will have the capability to maintain high food standards, experience in managing and monitoring financial budgets and food and labour costs,  and the flexibility to work across a 7 day roster, including late evenings, weekends and public holidays. 

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Managing, and leading the kitchen team in conjunction with the Head Chef
• Ensuring exceptional product delivery at all times
• Day to day operation of the kitchen 
• Assuming responsibility in the absence of the Head Chef
• In conjunction with the head chef, menu planning, costing, including the cost of goods across the kitchen 
• Assisting the Head chef with people practices including, recruitment, performance management, retention, engagement and training
• Stock management including, ordering, receipting, storage and rotation