Junior Sous Chef

IBIS; Wellington; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Learning & development programs

Staff accommodation

Employee discounts

Uniform provided

Employee assistance program

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Accor Wellington’s premier economy hotel invites a skilled Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership. You will work with the Head Chef to ensure menu execution, high quality, and a seamless dining experience for guests.

This role offers development across New Zealand and internationally, staff accommodation, F&B discounts, uniform, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as Junior Sous Chef or in a senior chef role.
• Strong technical culinary skills and passion for food.
• Confident in leading and developing a kitchen team; able to perform under pressure.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and waste minimisation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations with Head Chef.
• Inspire and lead the culinary team to deliver outstanding results.
• Ensure menu execution and maintain high food quality.
• Uphold food safety compliance and control costs.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Culinary skills

Cost control

Calm under pressure

Presentation

Job description

Company Description

Wellington’s largest economy hotel within walking distance to the capital’s largest venues, Takina, Te Papa, TSB and Sky Stadium. This robust hotel offers consistency and efficiency for large groups with generous vibrant Vivant restaurant dining spaces, offering a big buffet breakfast, and a la carte lunch and dinner.

Job Description

As Junior Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain high food quality standards, and inspire the culinary team to deliver outstanding results. You will play a key role in menu execution, team leadership, food safety compliance, and ensuring a seamless dining experience for our guests.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or in a senior Chef role
• Has strong technical culinary skills and a genuine passion for food
• Is confident leading and developing a kitchen team
• Thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment
• Takes pride in consistency, quality and presentation
• Has a strong understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene
• Understands the importance of food cost, stock control and minimising waste
• Is organised, calm under pressure and leads by example
• Brings a positive attitude, strong work ethic and plenty of personality to the kitchen

Additional Information

Why join Accor?

• Opportunities for career growth and development across New Zealand and internationally
• Access to Accor's industry-leading learning and development programs
• Staff accommodation and food & beverage discounts worldwide through the Heartist programme
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Uniform provided
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to fantastic global hotel discounts across Accor's extensive network

At Accor, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and respected. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.