Junior Sous Chef

Rosewood Hotel Group; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Daily travel allowance

Staff meals

Associate Perks Programme

Job summary

Rosewood Hotel Group in New Zealand is seeking a dedicated chef to join their culinary team. This full-time role involves supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef while ensuring high standards of cooking and hygiene.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in luxury hospitality and a strong desire to create memorable dining experiences. The position offers competitive wages, travel allowance, and access to an exclusive Associate Perks Programme.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in high-end restaurants or luxury hotels.
• Flexibility and a can-do attitude.
• Strong culinary skills and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in daily operations.
• Ensure supply adequacy at cooking stations.
• Train and develop junior chefs.
• Maintain exceptional hygiene practices.
• Monitor quality of dishes preparation.

Skills

Exceptional cooking techniques

Meticulous processes

Strong knowledge of health & safety standards

Good time management

Excellent communication skills

Team-player mindset

Ability to multitask

Job description

Located in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, this opportunity is ideal for hospitality professionals from Australia and beyond, looking for their next career adventure in luxury hospitality.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head Chef and Director of Culinary, you will play a pivotal role in our culinary team. This hands‑on position supports our Sous Chef and Head Chef and helps shape the culture of our kitchen.

• Ensuring adequacy of supplies at cooking stations
• Training, developing and supporting junior chefs
• Optimising the cooking process with attention to speed and quality
• Monitoring quality of dishes at preparation and presentation stages
• Maintaining exceptional hygiene practices
• Providing creative input to menu development and dish presentation

About You

The successful candidate will be flexible, have a can‑do attitude, work well in a high‑pressure environment and want to advance their career. In addition, you will have:

• At least 2 years’ relevant experience in high‑end restaurants and/or luxury hotels
• Exceptional cooking techniques and meticulous processes
• An interest in actively seeking local produce
• Strong knowledge of H&S and hygiene standards
• Agility to think on your feet as we have many daily guest requests and menu changes
• Good time management, excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask
• A team‑player mindset and the drive to lead the team
• A hands‑on chef involved with daily operation and delivery of memorable experiences

What we offer

• Competitive wages and delicious staff meals daily
• Access to our Associate Perks Programme, with exclusive discounts and deals
• 2 consecutive days off each week, wherever possible
• Daily travel allowance
• The opportunity to work at one of New Zealand’s most iconic luxury hotels

This is a full‑time (45 hours over 5 days per week) permanent role, offering a competitive salary. Any additional hours worked on additional days can be accrued as ‘owed time’ as per our policy.