Senior Sous Chef

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver consistent high-quality luxury-standard cuisine that exceeds guest expectations.
• Support innovative menu development in partnership with our Executive Chef.
• Ensure stock levels are maintained and kitchen operations run smoothly during service.
• Uphold exemplary hygiene food safety and presentation standards at all times.
• Train new team members and apprentices in kitchen techniques and menu execution.
• Maintain cost control through portion management stock rotation and waste minimisation.
• Collaborate closely with the Restaurant Manager and Front of House team to ensure seamless service.
• Support payroll monitoring and recruitment activities alongside management.
• Coordinate with the stewarding team to ensure efficient support for kitchen operations.
• Perform additional tasks as required to support the culinary vision and operational excellence.

This role is Full-Time (40 hours per week) - Must hold full NZ working rights.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 4 years experience in a similar role preferably including 5 star experience.
• At least 2 years in a leadership role in a 5 star luxury hotel or similar
• Holds a Diploma Certificate or higher in Cookery or International Diploma in Culinary Arts
• An understanding of luxury guest expectations and desire to meet these expectations.
• Attention to detail
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office
• Projects professional image at all times through personal presentation/ interpersonal skills.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends in service product and presentation.
• Initiates contacts and establishes rapport easily.
• Organises time and work efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills English essential
• Hours worked according to the demands of the business (Hospitality operates 24/7)

Additional Information :

Benefits:

• Free staff meal provided during shift
• Family & Friends Hotel Discounts ongoing reward and recognition incentives and awards
• Annual reward of a free nights accommodation at the hotel (did we say there is breakfast and dinner included)
• Learn Your Way - Support your career development with access to Accors training platforms!
• Work Your Way - Flexibility to ensure a work life balance!
• Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - Including discounted Food & Beverage Accommodation Worldwide!
• Accors Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Accor paid parental leave

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process youre welcome to let us know.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1