Chef De Partie

About The Role - Te mahi

We are seeking a talented Chef De Partie to join our amazing team at our beautiful Airport Hotel.

Our well regarded Sudima Auckland Airport kitchen team offers our guests room service, a la carte and buffet for breakfast, a la carte for lunch and dinner in our Visaya restaurant, and extensive conferencing.

We are currently seeking experienced Chef de Partie to join our team to produce creative and innovative gourmet dishes.

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role, have excellent all round cooking skills but and is keen to progress their career.

We are looking for someone who genuinely cares about their career as a Chef and who enjoys being part of a team.

This full-time permanent role (minimum 32 hours per week) is based at Sudima Auckland Airport and salary of $49,300 per annum.

Responsibilities | Nga haepapa

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Produce excellent quality dishes to brand standards for the restaurant, bar, conferencing and room service on a day to day basis

Organising the shift, placing orders, prep completion and supporting the team to ensure the kitchen is always well prepared, clean and hygienic for each shift

Support the Head Chef and where appropriate guide junior kitchen team members

Offer flexibility with dietary needs and ensure excellent food hygiene and safety standard are adhered to

Foster a great team environment of cooperation and respect between co-workers

Planning menus, estimating food and labor costs, and ordering food supplies.

Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation

Discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff

Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures

Preparing and cooking food

Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations

May select and train staff

May freeze and preserve foods

About you | Ko koe tenei

We seek team members with a great attitude, in addition to that the following skills will see you succeed in this role.

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed below.

In some instances, relevant experience and / or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

A qualification such as a certificate in Cookery (Level 4) will be an advantage.

NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

Experience in a busy kitchen environment

Planning and organising skills and an ability to work individually and in a team

Ability to multi-task, show flexibility and meet deadlines, work under pressure

Flexible to work rostered shifts, including weekends, late nights, and public holidays

Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)

Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks, excellent time management abilities

Familiarity with sanitation regulations

He kura te tangata - We are all valued

As an employer of choice, we offer great employee benefits like life insurance, outstanding health and wellbeing programmes and discounts on hotels, restaurants, bars and spas across our network - not just for you, but in some cases your friends and family too!

Free Life Insurance, Digital Will & Best Doctors teleservice after 3 months of employment

Wellbeing programme including Health insurance discounts

Excellent reward & recognition events

Long service and anniversary gifts and benefits

Staff, family and friends rates within our network of hotels

Paid training and individual Employee Development Plans

Training towards NZQA qualifications and our very own online digital learning platform

Salary range $40,000 to 49,000 per annum

Who We Are - Ko Wai Matou

Here at Sudima Hotels, we have one passion, you!

We care, we do the right thing and we work together.

As a Sudima team member, you will demonstrate these values with your day-to-day actions, however great or small.

We believe 'We Are all Valued - He Kura te Tangata', and our success is a direct reflection of our people and our company culture.

We live and breathe Manaakitanga, hospitality is at the heart of all that we do.

As HRD's Five Star Employer of Choice Award in 2019, 2022, and in 2024, our people love coming to work every day and we think you will too!

Hind Management, the management company behind Sudima Hotels, builds, operates, and manages our award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars, and spa businesses.

As industry leaders in social and environmental responsibility, they operate on a sustainable business model that takes the well-being of our people and planet seriously.

Above all, we're looking for positive people.

Working with us not only means getting unlimited opportunities to develop yourself and your career but being part of a community and company culture that's passionate about putting people first.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

Hind Management is committed to accessibility.

Should you require assistance or support and are unable to apply online due to an access need, contact our office (+64) 99051727 or email our Talent Acquisition Team at

We will aim to respond within 48 hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

At Hind Management, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including disabled and neurodivergent candidates.

Our hiring process is fully accessible and designed to ensure equity for everyone.

Please let us know how we can support you in presenting your best self.

E manawanui ana tatou - We care

Ka mahi tahi tatou - We work together

Ka whai tatou i te tika - We do the right thing

He kura te tangata - We are all valued

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