Job Description
Where good vibes meet great careers! (Stays the same for all job ads)
Welcome to Star Group, Aotearoa's biggest little hospitality group, with an amazing community of venues dotted around New Zealand. It's simple, our purpose is to bring the best of New Zealand hospitality to our people and local communities.
Right now, we’re on the hunt to fill 7 Sous Chef vacancies in our Auckland network, ones who know how to craft a top-notch dish. You have a minimum of three years’ experience in a similar kitchen role, and as a result, you’re no stranger to working a in a busy kitchen with flexible hours across a 7 day roster including weekends, and where creating delicious, high quality kiwi grub is just what you do. Your day to day kitchen tasks will include maintaining cleanliness and ensuring food safety compliance, training BOH team to handle feedback professionally, collaborating with venue Business Leader on training needs and innovation and ensuring BOH team finds new ways to innovate and confidently complete services. With a competitive hourly pay range of $29 to $34 an hour for a minimum of 30 hours of work each week, this is an amazing opportunity to grow your skills and build experience with our amazing brand.
To excel in this role, you should have at least three years of experience in a Sous Chef or relevant position, delegating tasks, coaching and training kitchen staff to meet common goals, and ensuring high standards of food quality and safety in a busy restaurant setting. If this sounds like a bit of you, then have a crack at joining our 100% homegrown kiwi company. We can’t wait to hear from you.
Applications close 3 June 2026
- Types of roles
- Kitchen
- Role
- Sous Chef
- Locations
- Star Group | Auckland
- Employment Type
- Full-time
Financial
Because Mahi Makes Us Better, we offer groupwide incentives and generous discounts across 40+ unique establishments for permanent staff, rewarding the dedication and hard work that drives our success. And because we care about the well-being of our team, we offer comprehensive parental leave benefits, including top-ups and paid leave for senior staff, so you can focus on what matters most!
Social
We know that Having Fun is key to building strong connections, so we celebrate our people through monthly rewards by recognising those who bring joy and teamwork to every shift. We also know that work is more fun with friends, so we encourage you to bring your mates along for the ride and you’ll receive a generous "Refer a Friend" finder’s fee!
Celebrate & Develop
At Star, we’re all about Being Curious and encouraging growth. Our "Star of the Month" and Rockstar awards highlight your achievements, offering recognition and development opportunities that keep you inspired. Plus, with opportunities to grow and move across our network, your career can reach new heights wherever your journey takes you.
Mental
Loving Our People means looking out for one another, which is why we provide access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), supporting your mental well-being so you can be at your best, both at work and at home.
We're more than just a workplace—we’re a community that supports, celebrates, and grows together. Join us, and let’s make every moment memorable.
Where good vibes meet great careers! (Stays the same for all job ads)
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