Demi Chef de Partie

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Sudima Christchurch Airport Hotel, part of Hind Management, is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to join its friendly kitchen team. This full‑time role offers 30 hours per week on a 7‑day rotating roster with a pay rate of $28 per hour and ASAP start. You will produce high quality dishes to brand standards for the restaurant, bar, conferencing and room service, organise the shift, manage prep, and support the Head Chef while guiding junior staff, keeping the kitchen clean and compliant with the food control plan. Requirements include NZQF Diploma Level 2 or equivalent kitchen experience, strong planning and multitasking skills, flexibility to work weekends and late shifts, and sanitation knowledge. Benefits include discounts, meals on duty, wellbeing program, training toward NZQA qualifications and life insurance after 3 months. To apply, tailor your CV to demonstrate brand standard execution, leadership, and calm under pressure; contact [email protected] or +64 9905 1727 for accessibility support.

The Role | Te mahi
We have a great opportunity for a reliable individual looking to gain further experience in the hospitality industry!

We are seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to join our friendly kitchen team at Sudima Christchurch Airport Hotel.

This is a full-time role, 30 hours per week guaranteed minimum with the pay rate of $28 per hour. Can start as soon as possible and can work in 7-day rotating roster.

Responsibilities | Ngā 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
• Organise 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
• Foster a great team environment of cooperation and respect between co-workers
• Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
• Preparing and cooking food
• Understand and execute the food control plan

Requirements

About you | Ko koe tēnei

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

Benefits

• He kura te tangata - We are all valued
  Discounts at our hotels, restaurants and spas across our network
• Staff, family and friends rates at our hotels
• Meals on duty and uniform provided
• Excellent reward & recognition events
• Service and anniversary gifts and benefits
• Wellbeing programme including Health insurance discounts
• Paid training and individual Employee Development Plans
• Training towards NZQA qualifications and our very own online digital learning platform
• Free Life Insurance, Digital Will & Best Doctors teleservice after 3 months of employment

Who We Are - Ko Wai Mātou

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.  Awarded  ‘Inclusive Workplace’ at the 2026 Diversity Awards, our people love coming to work every day and we think you will too!

Hind Management, the company behind Sudima Hotels, operates award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars and spas across New Zealand. Manaakitanga is at the heart of everything we do, guiding our commitment to exceptional hospitality, sustainability, and caring for our people and planet.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

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

E manawanui ana tātou - We care 

Ka mahi tahi tātou - We work together 

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

He kura te tangata - We are all valued