Wither Hills is an icon of the New Zealand wine industry – with our Cellar Door venue one of the most visited in the Marlborough region. Wither Hills adjoining Restaurant is now on the lookout for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef who wants to be part of a fun, committed, and professional team.

Based in Blenheim and reporting to the Head Chef, this is an excellent opportunity to work in a small team with a focus on quality, safety, food excellence, culture and brand experience. We are open for lunch seven days and dinner on Friday & Saturday only.

About the Role:
There’s never been a better time to join us! We are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef to support our amazing team.

You will be joining and be supported by a small team of passionate and experienced hospitality professionals, and together you will continue providing unforgettable Wither Hills experiences for our customers and your team!

The Perks:

- Job Security - regular hours and set shifts!
- Career Progression - A clear development path to the wider group!
- Work-life balance - Flexible rosters so you can balance your life outside work!
- Part of something BIG - A global beverage company & New Zealand’s leading beverage company
- Full time role (35+ hours per week)
- Hourly rate of $34 - $36 per hour based on experience

About You:
All you need to have to be successful are:

- The passion for hospitality and world-class customer experience
- Experience in a similar role,



in a professional kitchen environment
- The ability to work in a fast-paced, quality driven hospitality setting
- Experience with Food Control Plan, rostering, and financial management of a kitchen
- The drive for wanting to be better every day and don’t mind getting your hands dirty!

If you have a true passion for food & wine and being involved in something truly special excites you and you aren’t afraid to roll your sleeves up, please send us your application – we can’t wait to hear from!

We’re a certified B Corp, which means we care about people, planet and purpose—not just profit. We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the unique perspectives that help us grow and innovate. We intentionally embrace difference and cultivate belonging every day, whether through our investment in our Reconciliation journey through our Innovate RAP, our commitment to gender pay equity or providing progressive people policies.

If you need specific support or accessibility adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know at ***************@lionco.com so we can make sure that your recruitment process is fair and we enable you to shine. This includes tailored support for First Nations people, individuals with disabilities, those who are neurodivergent, and people who identify as transgender or gender diverse as we understand the unique challenges and concerns you may face.

📌 Title: Sous Chef (Marlborough)
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