Sous Chef

DoubleTree by Hilton Auckland Karaka is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our dynamic Kitchen team. Our award‑winning hotel is located in the beautiful grounds of New Zealand Bloodstock, Karaka, just 30 minutes south of Auckland city.

About DoubleTree By Hilton Auckland Karaka

The most recognised name in the hotel industry, Hilton Hotels stands as the stylish, forward‑thinking global leader of hospitality. We at Hilton won Best Workplace in New Zealand 2025. Today Hilton welcomes guests in more countries than any other full‑service hotel brand, with more than 8000 + hotels and resorts across the globe.

About The Role

As a Sous Chef you will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage all aspects of the kitchen to deliver an exceptional guest and team member experience. Your expertise in supporting the restaurant and banquets will take DoubleTree by Hilton Auckland Karaka to the next level.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions
• Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation
• Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctly
• Contribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating Guest feedback
• Ensure the consistent production of high‑quality food through all hotel food outlets
• Responsible of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations
• Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the team
• Act as a hands‑on Chef and able to coach & train new team members
• Manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well‑organised, motivated Team
• Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues

Skills / Experience

Benefits

Schedule

Full‑time

Work Locations

DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitality

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