Sous Chef

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

Novotel & Ibis Rotorua Lakesideis looking for an experienced and passionateSous Chefto join our kitchen team.This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated chef who enjoys working in a busy resort environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality food and supporting a strong kitchen team.

About Us

Novotel & Ibis Rotorua Lakeside offer the perfect balance of business and leisure, welcoming guests from around New Zealand and around the world. Our team is passionate about creating memorable experiences through genuine hospitality, teamwork, and heartfelt service.

Ifyou'reready to take the next step in your hospitality career and lead a team that loves what they do,we'dlove to hear from you.

About the Role

As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to oversee the day-to-day operation of the kitchen across our restaurants,functionsandhoteloperations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Head Chef with the daily kitchen operation

• Leading and supervising the kitchen team during service

• Preparing and presenting high-quality food consistently

• Assistingwith menu development and seasonal offerings

• Ensuring food quality, presentation andportioncontrol are maintained

• Managing food preparation and service requirements

• Monitoring food costs,wastageand stock levels

• Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are consistently followed

• Training and developing junior chefs and kitchen team members

• Assistingwith rostering and daily staff allocation

• Maintaining a clean,organisedand safe kitchen

• Supporting functions,conferencesand otherhotelevents

• Stepping into the Head Chef's role whenrequired

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• An experienced Chef withprevioussupervisory or Sous Chef experience

• Passionate about food and hospitality

• A strong teamleader who can motivate and develop others

• Calm and organised under pressure

• Reliable,professionaland hands-on

• Able tomaintainhigh standardsduring busy service periods

• Knowledgeable about food safety and kitchen compliance

• Commercially aware, with an understanding of food costs and wastage

• Flexible and available to work across a7-day operation, including evenings,weekendsand public holidays

Why Join Us?

At Accor, you'll become part of a global hospitality family with opportunities to learn, grow, and build your career.

As a Heartist®, you'll enjoy:

• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Career progression across Accor hotels locally and internationally.
• Staff accommodation and dining discounts through the ALL Heartist programme.
• Access to employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.

If you enjoy making a difference through the little details and love creating memorable experiences for guests, we'd love to hear from you.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.