Lead Sous Chef — Dynamic Resort Kitchen & Events

AccorHotel; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Dining discounts

Career opportunities with Accor

Training and development

Job summary

Novotel & Ibis Rotorua Lakeside is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen team in Rotorua. You will work closely with the Head Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations across our restaurants, functions and hotel events.

You will lead and develop the kitchen team, ensure high standards of food quality, cost control and hygiene, and contribute to menu development in a welcoming hospitality environment within an Accor property.

Qualifications

• Experienced chef with supervisory or Sous Chef background.
• Passionate about food and hospitality.
• Strong team leadership and development skills.
• Calm and organised under pressure.
• Knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef with daily kitchen operation.
• Lead and supervise kitchen team during service.
• Prepare and present high-quality food consistently.
• Assist with menu development and seasonal offerings.
• Monitor food costs, wastage and stock levels.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards.
• Train and develop junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Assist with rostering and staff allocation.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen.
• Support functions, conferences and hotel events.
• Step into Head Chef role when required.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Organisational skills

Pressure management

Hospitality mindset

Job description

Novotel & Ibis Rotorua Lakeside is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our busy kitchen team in Rotorua. You will work closely with the Head Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations across our restaurants, functions and hotel events.

You will lead and develop the kitchen team, ensure high standards of food quality, cost control and hygiene, and contribute to menu development in a welcoming hospitality environment within an Accor property.