Demi Chef De Partie

CGR Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals on shift

Accor Heartist Benefits

Parental Leave Scheme

Job summary

Sofitel Auckland is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to support the Jr. Sous Chef and Executive Sous Chef. You will manage a kitchen section, ensure food standards and timely preparation, and work to maintain high presentation quality. The role requires a Level 5 Diploma and stamina for long shifts.

We offer action-focused development, weekend work, and access to Accor’s benefits. Join a premier kitchen team in a vibrant Auckland venue.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years commercial cookery experience in a similar role, preferably including 5 star experience.
• A Level 5 Diploma in Professional Cookery is required.
• Physically fit and able to stand for 8 hours.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays.
• Effective numeracy, verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire and ability to train and develop staff.
• Organise time and work efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Jr. Sous Chef and Executive Sous Chef and operate a section of kitchen.
• Organise an assigned section to run efficiently and productively.
• Maintain familiarity with other kitchen sections to promote flexibility and productivity.
• Ensure all food aligns with recipes and standards.
• Prepare and cook all food orders with urgency.
• Store and handle food per health and hygiene regulations.
• Keep work area and equipment clean at all times.
• Monitor daily kitchen food and product requirements and notify supervisor in advance.
• Monitor quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
• Discuss food preparation issues with Managers and kitchen staff.
• Control wastage costs by following efficient preparation methods and standard recipes.

Skills

Commercial cookery experience

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Professional Cookery

Job description

• To assist the Jr. Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef and where necessary operate a section of kitchen and ensure that food standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques are carried out according to established recipes / standards.
• To organize an assigned section and ensure it runs efficiently and productively.
• Be familiar with the other kitchen sections, promoting flexibility and productivity.
• Ensure all food produced is in line with kitchen recipes and standards.
• Prepare and cook all food orders with a sense of urgency.
• Check all food is stored and handled as per current food health and hygiene regulations.
• Ensure that work area, equipment and section is kept clean at all times, in accordance with current health and hygiene regulations.
• Monitor daily kitchen food and product requirements and advise the supervisor of these well in advance.
• Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
• Discussing food preparation issues with Managers and kitchen and waiting staff
• Monitor food preparation and wastage costs control these by following efficient preparation methods and standard recipes.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years commercial cookery experience in a similar role, preferably including 5 star experience.
• Holds a Level 5 Diploma in Professional Cookery.
• Has the aptitude and willingness to undertake further development with Sofitel.
• Physically fit and able to stand for the duration of a shift (8 hours).
• Organise time and work efficiently.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays due to the business needs
• Projects professional image at all times through personal presentation / interpersonal skills. Effective numeracy, verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire and ability to train and develop staff.
• Appreciates and maintains an effective outlet for stress.
• Initiates contacts and establishes rapport easily.

Additional Information

• Learn your Way - Access to our Docebo so you can Earn while you Learn!
• Benefits Your Way - Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide
• Complimentary meals on shift
• Accor's Parental Leave Scheme - up to 12 weeks for Primary Carer and up to 2 weeks for Secondary Carer
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program