Sous Chef

Location: Rotorua, New Zealand

Salary: NZD 70,184.4 yearly

Company

Novotel & Ibis Rotorua Lakeside is a business and leisure resort hotel focused on hospitality, teamwork, and guest experiences.

What you will do

• Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations across restaurants, functions, and hotel services.
• Lead and supervise the kitchen team during service while maintaining high food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal offerings, food preparation, and service requirements.
• Monitor food costs, wastage, stock levels, and kitchen compliance.
• Train and develop junior chefs and kitchen team members, and assist with rostering and staff allocation.
• Support hotel events and functions, and step into the Head Chef's role when required.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Chef with supervisory or Sous Chef experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-development skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance standards.
• Commercial understanding of food costs and wastage.
• Calm, organised, reliable, professional, and hands-on approach during busy services.
• Availability for a seven-day operation, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Career progression across Accor hotels locally and internationally.
• Staff accommodation and dining discounts through the ALL Heartist programme.
• Employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.