Junior Sous Chef

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Sudima Christchurch Airport is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support kitchen leadership, plan menus, and ensure HACCP compliance. The candidate should have at least four years of senior kitchen experience in a 4-star hotel or similar; NZQF Diploma or equivalent. You will be confident on shift, able to cost menus and purchase from preferred suppliers aligned with Sudima’s sustainability framework, and to uphold food standards and presentation. To apply, tailor your CV to show leadership on shift, budgeting, menu development and procurement control, and your alignment with Sudima’s values of care collaboration and doing the right thing; indicate willingness for full-time on-site work in Christchurch and a commitment to development.

About The Role - Te mahi

We are currently seeking a skilled and passionate Junior Sous Chef to join our team at Sudima Christchurch Airport.

This role supports the Sous and Head/Executive Chef in the cost-effective management of the kitchen and team to maximise Food and Beverage profitability. Overseeing the food preparation, production and implementation of menus which are designed to deliver innovative, safe food meeting market/customer needs and fall within budgeted guidelines are the main considerations. Sudima Hotels people ensure our guests make the most of their day, 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.

This full-time permanent role is based at Sudima Christchurch Airport Hotel.

Responsibilities | Ngā haepapa

• Assisting the Sous and Head/Executive Chef in the leadership of the kitchen team whilst on shift and in the absence of the Sous and Head/Executive Chef.
• Assist with planning costing and developing all menus
• Ensure food standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques are established and monitored and maintained at that level. Work with the kitchen team and take corrective action where appropriate, and within company guidelines, if standards are not met.
• Ensure the highest possible standard of hygiene is practiced and maintained by the entire F&B Service team to meet Health & Safety regulations and HACCP food preparation guidelines and maintain FCP Food Control Plans.
• Maintain a sound knowledge of the hotel’s procedures for purchasing of food stocks, the control of purchasing levels and ensuring all necessary measures are in place to maintain budgeted food costs in all outlets.
• Purchase all food products from the hotel’s preferred suppliers list inline with Sudima Hotels sustainability framework and SUPF goal

Requirements

About you | Ko koe tēnei

• NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) or above - At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
• Qualifications appropriate to the role e.g., Hotel Kitchen Management / Bachelor of Culinary Arts Level 5 or similar Previous experience to include:

1. Previous senior kitchen experience essential; minimum of 4 years senior chef experience in a 4-star hotel or similar establishment.

• Confident, well-motivated, enthusiastic, and determined
• Takes pride in work and has exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise, work to deadlines and remain composed under pressure
• Work to a high standard, accurate and organised
• Approachable and flexible & a team player
• Committed to continuing professional development

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 car••••@hindmanagement.com. 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