Sous Chef

CGR Services; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Exclusive Hotel Deals

Global Perks

Retail Discounts

Experiences

Banking and Insurance

Generous Leave

Wellness Support

Job summary

Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the kitchen team on a full-time basis in Queenstown, New Zealand. The role supports the Head Chef, mentors staff, and delivers high-quality dishes and dining experiences for guests.

Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, menu development with cost analysis, inventory control, and ensuring safety and cleanliness standards. Flexible shifts, including weekends, are available, with immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is required.
• At least two years’ experience as a Sous Chef.
• Strong leadership with experience guiding a diverse team.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to work across weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support kitchen team to ensure consistency and excellence in dishes.
• Oversee kitchen staff performance and maintain high standards.
• Assist in menu creation and cost analysis to manage profitability.
• Control inventory and monitor back-of-house food/labour costs.
• Implement standards for presentation, sanitation, service and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and food standards.
• Recruit, induct, train, and roster kitchen staff.
• Curate recipes to meet dietary requirements and allergies.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Sous Chef Oaks Hotels•Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

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

• 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.