Sous Chef | Creative Hotel Kitchen Leader

InterContinental 62s Group plc; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid birthday leave

Daily laundered uniform

Additional parental leave benefits

Flexible work options

Job summary

Crowne Plaza Christchurch is seeking a Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team and shape upscale dining experiences. You’ll drive operations, maintain culinary standards, and coach staff in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in a professional kitchen and 2+ years in a sous chef role, with strong organizational skills and a passion for food. Right to work in New Zealand required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a professional kitchen.
• Minimum 2+ years in a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef role.
• Hotel kitchen experience is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Strong communication and autonomous working style.
• Motivated team player with a passion for food.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations during service with smooth execution and decisions in absence of senior leadership.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, plating, and quality control for consistent presentation and taste.
• Develop team through training, mentoring, and coaching towards goals.
• Manage stock, ordering, labour, portioning, and waste to hit food costs.
• Ensure HACCP compliance, hygiene, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to menu innovation and guest satisfaction under the executive chef.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Communication

Culinary skills

Food safety

Hotel kitchen experience

Job description

Crowne Plaza Christchurch is seeking a Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team and shape upscale dining experiences. You’ll drive operations, maintain culinary standards, and coach staff in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in a professional kitchen and 2+ years in a sous chef role, with strong organizational skills and a passion for food. Right to work in New Zealand required.