HIRING FULL TIME SENIOR CHEF & FULL TIME FOH MEMBER
Who Are We?
Scarecrow is a renowned café/bistro based in Auckland’s city centre.
We focus on offering ethically-sourced, locally-produced, high-quality food, beverages. Scarecrow is proudly independent and privately-owned. See more at scarecrow.co.nz or @scarecrowstore on FB or Instagram.
The Role of Senior Chef:
We are looking for a motivated, creative, passionate chef, preferably with a keen interest in patisserie and a sound knowledge of European/ & Mediterranean cuisine to:
Prepare great dishes, cakes and patisserie
Collaborate in creating new menu items and concepts
Control quality, ensure consistency and maintain excellent standards
Ensure health and safety of customers and employees
Be a highly motivated, passionate self-starter
be part of a busy line, collaborating well with an experienced team
Skills and Experience
We're looking for someone who loves hospitality, has proven experience working in a restaurant, strives for the best and aspires to ever-improving standards.
The successful applicant will:
have at least 5 years’ experience working in a restaurant
have a Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in the culinary arts
be able to work quickly and efficiently and always to a high standard
Have a firm understanding of a Food Control Plan
have a mature outlook with a “can do” approach
have the right to work in New Zealand
have an excellent command of written and spoken English
be available to work weekends
Our Team
We strive to be a trusted business, and that starts within our team. Our values of care for people, planet and profit must exist within our dynamic and tight team. We are a small operation so everyone plays a big part in creating our culture, we looking for someone who:
loves to connect with people – providing great, friendly service at all times
loves food – quickly learning about what we offer and sharing that passion with our customers
cares about sustainability and the environment – sourcing, serving, packaging of products and disposing of waste
appreciates artisan products – the quality of the goods we sell and the care that has gone into making them
The benefits of working for Scarecrow
Competitive pay
Day-time work only
A central city location
Working in a popular, high-growth, family-owned business
Staff meals