Sous Chef Kitchen & Culinary

Company Description

Minor Hotels is one of Australasia’s largest accommodation providers, managing over 70 properties in the region and a global portfolio of 560 properties across more than 58 countries. Our brands, Anantara, Avani, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow, and Tivoli, span six continents, including Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America. Joining Minor means partnering with a diverse, expanding global organisation offering boundless opportunities to thrive and succeed.

Our people are the heart of our success, and we are committed to investing in your skills to support your career growth and advancement. You’ll feel valued as part of a tight-knit team, united in delivering exceptional guest experiences and thriving in a company dedicated to fostering an outstanding workplace culture.

Job Description

Oaks Auckland Hotel are looking for an experienced, professional, and enthusiastic  Sous Chef  to join the team on a full-time basis. This exciting opportunity is part of a brand-new restaurant opening , where you’ll play a key role in leading kitchen operations, overseeing food preparation and service, supporting and mentoring kitchen staff, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, presentation, and hygiene are maintained at all

From the moment a guest dines with us, your creativity, leadership, and culinary expertise will help deliver an exceptional experience. You’ll play a key role in driving kitchen performance and inspiring a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities Include :

• Assisting the Executive Chef in the daily operation of the kitchen and leading the team in their absence.
• Ensuring consistent, high-quality food preparation and presentation across all sections.
• Supporting and mentoring kitchen staff to develop their skills and maintain a positive team environment.
• Overseeing food stock levels, assisting with ordering, inventory management, and stock rotation.
• Maintaining strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
• Managing food cost and wastage, contributing to menu planning and cost control.
• Collaborating with the Food & Beverage team to ensure seamless service delivery and guest satisfaction.
• Responding promptly and professionally to any kitchen or guest issues related to food service.
• Assisting in staff rostering and ensuring the kitchen is adequately staffed to meet business demands.
• Upholding cleanliness, organisation, and functionality of all kitchen areas.
• Working across breakfast, lunch, and dinner operations on a rotating roster—flexibility is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have :

Additional Information

At Minor Hotels, we value our people as the heart of our success. Joining Minor means, you’ll enjoy a rewarding package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance :

50% off accommodation at all Minor Hotels brands across Australasia, with a 20% discount for friends and family.

Access to Uprise Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and tailored wellness programs.

Our people drive the success of our business; We are a dynamic organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. We invest in your skills and foster a workplace culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

Currently, we are only accepting applications from candidates who have working rights within Australia or New Zealand.