Sous Chef

Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Exclusive Hotel Deals

Global Perks

Retail Rewards

Experiences

Health insurance

Generous Leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort is seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. You will support the Head Chef, supervise the kitchen, and ensure consistently high-quality dishes and guest dining experiences.

You will lead a diverse team, help with menu creation, cost control, and training while upholding health and food safety standards across shifts in a vibrant Queenstown setting. We offer career growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as a Sous Chef.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support kitchen team to ensure consistency in dishes.
• Assist in menu creation and cost analysis to maintain profitability.
• Manage inventory and control food/labour costs.
• Oversee recruitment, induction, and rostering of kitchen staff.
• Uphold health, safety, and sanitation standards across shifts.
• Refine recipes to meet dietary needs and allergies.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Pressure tolerance

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Minor Hotels is one of Australasia’s largest accommodation providers, managing over 70 properties in the region and a global portfolio of 640 properties across more than 66 countries. Our brands, Anantara, Avani, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow, and Tivoli, span six continents, including Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America. Joining Minor means partnering with a diverse, expanding global organisation offering boundless opportunities to thrive and succeed.

Our people are the heart of our success, and we are committed to investing in your skills to support your career growth and advancement. You’ll feel valued as part of a tight-knit team, united in delivering exceptional guest experiences and thriving in a company dedicated to fostering an outstanding workplace culture.

Job Description

Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our kitchen team on a Full Time basis.

This role is essential in supporting the Head Chef, supervising and mentoring the kitchen team, and ensuring the delivery of consistently high-quality dishes and dining experiences for guests.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Work alongside, direct, and support kitchen team members to ensure excellence and consistency in all dishes.
• Oversee the performance of kitchen staff, maintaining high standards and uniformity in the products delivered.
• Assist in the creation of menus and perform cost analysis to maintain profitability.
• Manage inventory levels and oversee back-of-house food and labour expenses.
• Implement procedures to uphold high standards of presentation, sanitation, service, and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and food standards.
• Manage the recruitment, induction, training, and rostering of kitchen team members.
• Curate and refine recipes to meet diverse culinary preferences, dietary restrictions, and allergies.

Shift Details (subject to change)

• Immediate start available
• Rotating roster across Monday to Sunday
• AM and PM shifts available

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Relevant Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
• Minimum two years’ experience working as a Sous Chef.
• Exceptional leadership skills with experience motivating and managing a skilled and diverse team.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic kitchen environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work across a variety of shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Additional Information

At Minor Hotels, we value our people as the heart of our success. Joining Minor means, you’ll enjoy a rewarding package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance:

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Learning and development programs to boost your career.
• Exclusive Hotel Deals: 50% off stays at Minor Hotels in Australasia; 20% off for friends and family.
• Global Perks: International accommodation discounts across our hotel brands.
• Retail Rewards: Cashback and discounts at 400+ top retailers in AU/NZ.
• Experiences: Discounted entertainment and activities.
• Banking and Insurance: Exclusive health insurance offers and workplace banking benefits.
• Generous Leave: Parental and birthday leave.
• Wellness Boost: EAP and tailored wellness support.

Our people drive the success of our business; We are a dynamic organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. We invest in your skills and foster a workplace culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

Currently, we are only accepting applications from candidates who have working rights within New Zealand.