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Sous Chef - Rydges Latimer Chrischurch

Sous Chef - Rydges Latimer Chrischurch

Event hospitality & entertainment LimitedChristchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
9 hours ago
Job description

Posted Thursday 6 November 2025 at 11 : 00 am | Expires Friday 28 November 2025 at 10 : 59 am

About Rydges Hotels & Resorts

Proudly Australian & New Zealand owned, Rydges Hotels & Resorts provides a diverse range of elevated city, suburban, and resort-style hotels. From classic charm to sophisticated style, our properties have every detail considered to deliver a refreshingly local experience with exceptional comforts catering to all guests. Join our team of local heroes dedicated to enhancing every guest’s stay.

Role Overview

Join Rydges Latimer Christchurch, where contemporary comfort meets locally inspired dining. As our Sous Chef, you’ll play a key leadership role in delivering outstanding culinary experiences at our award‑winning hotel. Working alongside the Executive Chef, you’ll oversee daily kitchen operations, uphold high food standards, and inspire your team to create dishes that showcase quality, creativity, and consistency. This role is perfect for a hands‑on leader passionate about excellence and growth within a dynamic, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation.
  • Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff to achieve high performance.
  • Maintain top standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness.
  • Manage ordering, stock control, and food costs to meet budget goals.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu planning and specials.
  • Support a positive, team‑focused culture across all kitchen areas.

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Sous Chef or senior CDP in a quality hotel or restaurant.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Excellent culinary knowledge with a passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients.
  • Sound understanding of kitchen operations and cost management.
  • Calm and efficient under pressure with great attention to detail.
  • Committed to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  • Valid New Zealand work rights are essential.

    • Benefits & Perks

    EVT offer incredible team member discounts from your first day on‑the‑job.

  • 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Lylo and more.
  • Delicious staff meal every shift.
  • Rapidcareer growth opportunities through our EVT network.
  • Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
  • Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company

    • Apply now!

    Join Rydges Hotels & Resorts and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.

    Rydges Hotels & Resorts is part of EVT!

    As market‑leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best‑known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award‑winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.

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