Executive Sous Chef — Lead & Create Culinary Excellence

Four Points by Sheraton; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Points by Sheraton Auckland is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations at our Queen Street location. You will supervise cooks and kitchen staff, ensure high culinary standards, maintain budgets and safety compliance, and lead by example.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on cooking, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. You will drive food quality, sanitation, and teamwork while mentoring staff and collaborating with the Head Chef to deliver

Qualifications

• Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations.
• Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions.
• Ensures sanitation and food standards are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Manages kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
• Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily.
• Assists Head Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.

Job description

Four Points by Sheraton Auckland is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations at our Queen Street location. You will supervise cooks and kitchen staff, ensure high culinary standards, maintain budgets and safety compliance, and lead by example.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on cooking, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. You will drive food quality, sanitation, and teamwork while mentoring staff and collaborating with the Head Chef to deliver