Sous Chef

ibis, ibis Styles, ibis budget; Wellington; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

F&B discounts

Learning programs

Inclusive culture

Uniform provided

Employee assistance program

Global hotel discounts

Job summary

Accor Wellington is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to help oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure exceptional dining experiences for guests. You will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain quality, lead a culinary team, and drive menu execution across the day’s service.

The role requires strong culinary skills, prior Sous Chef or senior chef experience, and a commitment to food safety, cost control, and staff development in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or in a senior Chef role
• Strong technical culinary skills and passion for food
• Confident leading and developing a kitchen team
• Thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment
• Takes pride in consistency, quality and presentation
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene
• Understands food cost, stock control and minimising waste
• Organised, calm under pressure and leads by example
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations
• Maintain high food quality standards
• Inspire culinary team to deliver outstanding results
• Lead menu execution and ensure recipe consistency
• Ensure food safety compliance
• Manage stock and minimise waste
• Provide calm, organised leadership under pressure

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

Food safety

Stock control

Cost management

Organisation

Job description

Company Description

Wellington’s largest economy hotel within walking distance to the capital’s largest venues, Takina, Te Papa, TSB and Sky Stadium. This robust hotel offers consistency and efficiency for large groups with generous vibrant Vivant restaurant dining spaces, offering a big buffet breakfast, and a la carte lunch and dinner.

Company Description

Wellington’s largest economy hotel within walking distance to the capital’s largest venues, Takina, Te Papa, TSB and Sky Stadium. This robust hotel offers consistency and efficiency for large groups with generous vibrant Vivant restaurant dining spaces, offering a big buffet breakfast, and a la carte lunch and dinner.

Job Description

As Junior Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain high food quality standards, and inspire the culinary team to deliver outstanding results. You will play a key role in menu execution, team leadership, food safety compliance, and ensuring a seamless dining experience for our guests.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or in a senior Chef role
• Has strong technical culinary skills and a genuine passion for food
• Is confident leading and developing a kitchen team
• Thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment
• Takes pride in consistency, quality and presentation
• Has a strong understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene
• Understands the importance of food cost, stock control and minimising waste
• Is organised, calm under pressure and leads by example
• Brings a positive attitude, strong work ethic and plenty of personality to the kitchen

Additional Information

Why join Accor?

• Opportunities for career growth and development across New Zealand and internationally
• Access to Accor's industry-leading learning and development programs
• Staff accommodation and food & beverage discounts worldwide through the Heartist programme
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Uniform providedEmployee assistance programme
• Access to fantastic global hotel discounts across Accor's extensive network

At Accor, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and respected. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.