Sous Chef
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Novotel & Ibis Rotorua Lakeside seeks an experienced Sous Chef to join a busy resort kitchen, working with the Head Chef to run operations. You’ll lead the kitchen team, ensure quality presentation, assist with menu development, manage costs and wastage, uphold food safety and hygiene, and support rostering and events, stepping in when needed. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, stays calm under pressure, is hands-on and commercially aware, and is flexible to work seven days a week. To apply, tailor your CV to show leadership, cost control, training, and menu innovation, highlight hotel kitchen experience and your fit with the Heartist culture, and note availability or adjustments you need.
Company Description
Novotel & Ibis Rotorua Lakeside
Novotel & Ibis Rotorua Lakeside is looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated chef who enjoys working in a busy resort environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality food and supporting a strong kitchen team.
About Us
Novotel & Ibis Rotorua Lakeside offer the perfect balance of business and leisure, welcoming guests from around New Zealand and around the world. Our team is passionate about creating memorable experiences through genuine hospitality, teamwork, and heartfelt service.
If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality career and lead a team that loves what they do, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of our Heartist® family.
Job Description
About the Role
As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to oversee the day-to-day operation of the kitchen across our restaurants, functions and hotel operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the Head Chef with the daily kitchen operation
Leading and supervising the kitchen team during service
Preparing and presenting high-quality food consistently
Assisting with menu development and seasonal offerings
Ensuring food quality, presentation and portion control are maintained
Managing food preparation and service requirements
Monitoring food costs, wastage and stock levels
Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are consistently followed
Training and developing junior chefs and kitchen team members
Assisting with rostering and daily staff allocation
Maintaining a clean, organised and safe kitchen
Supporting functions, conferences and other hotel events
Stepping into the Head Chef's role when required
Qualifications
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
An experienced Chef with previous supervisory or Sous Chef experience
Passionate about food and hospitality
A strong team leader who can motivate and develop others
Calm and organised under pressure
Reliable, professional and hands-on
Able to maintain high standards during busy service periods
Knowledgeable about food safety and kitchen compliance
Commercially aware, with an understanding of food costs and wastage
Flexible and available to work across a 7-day operation, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
Additional Information
Why Join Us?
At Accor, you'll become part of a global hospitality family with opportunities to learn, grow, and build your career.
As a Heartist®, you'll enjoy:
- A 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.
- Access to employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
If you enjoy making a difference through the little details and love creating memorable experiences for guests, we'd love to hear from you.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
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, you're welcome to let us know.