Sous Chef

Delamore Lodge; Auckland; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Delamore Lodge on Waiheke Island in the Auckland region seeks a highly professional Luxury Lodge Senior Chef to lead the kitchen and create memorable dining experiences for in-house guests and private functions.

The role requires strong interpersonal and leadership skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a hands-on approach in a high-end lodge setting, collaborating with the Executive Chef and Lodge Manager.

NZ residency or valid work visa is required to join this premium team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in high end lodges or similar role.
• Excellent motivator and communicator.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations in a high lodge environment.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and Lodge Manager to deliver dining experiences.
• Provide high-end dining for in-house guests and private functions.
• Work as part of a tight-knit team, maintaining composure under pressure.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Communication

Presentation

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

An exciting opportunity has been created for a highly professional Luxury Lodge Senior Chef to join our Delamore Lodge team, Delamore Lodge is tucked away in the secluded Owhanake Bay on the picturesque Waiheke Island, Delamore Lodge offers one of the most stunning luxury accommodation in the Auckland region. Molded around the hillside to resemble the shape of a Maori fishhook, Delamore Lodge offers supreme cliff top views and unsurpassed luxury service.

Delamore Lodge features eight guest accommodation suites along with a day spa and on-site restaurant to cater for inhouse guests and private functions.

This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities and an exciting challenge operating in a high lodge environment with function facilities, an ideal opportunity to make your mark and let your creativity flow. Bring out your passion for food!

The successful applicant must have strong interpersonal skills and must work well in a team environment, have the ability to work well under pressure. Well developed organizational and time management skills are essential.

Our team requires a flexible and responsive Lodge Chef one who is hands on and whom has a positive and approachable manner. We are wanting a guest to be able to interact with the chef. You will be working within the community and we want to ensure there is positive engagement supporting the Executive Chef and Lodge Manager with delivering a high-end dining experience.

The successful applicant is to start the week beginning Monday 21st September.

To be successful you will require:

• Previous experience in high end lodges or similar role
• Great motivator and communicator
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to allow your level of experience and passion for the industry to shine while being in one of NZs best hidden location.

Applicants for this position MUST have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.