Executive Sous Chef

Join us at Accor & Pullman Auckland, where life pulses with passion!​

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.​

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.​

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!​

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

At Pullman Auckland, we see the familiar differently, delivering pioneering experiences blending innovative work+ event spaces with vibrant social atmosphere for business, leisure and local guests.

Our service promise, 'Progress Together, Anytime, Anywhere,’ empowers us to embrace others progress as our own by seeking opportunities, connect with meaning and make an impact.

A visionary change agent who actively seeks opportunities and forges meaningful connections to create a lasting impact.

Hospitality is a work of heart,​
Join us and become a Heartist®.

We’re looking for an experienced and dynamic Executive Sous Chef to help oversee all kitchen operations across our à la carte, banquets, and stewarding teams. This is a pivotal leadership role where innovation meets excellence, and where your culinary vision will shape the guest experience.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and manage all kitchen areas, ensuring smooth daily operations across restaurant, room service, and events.
• Deliver consistently high-quality cuisine that meets and exceeds guest expectations.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop and implement innovative menus and food concepts.
• Maintain top-tier hygiene and safety standards in line with HACCP and WHS regulations.
• Drive cost control, purchasing, and reporting to meet financial performance targets.
• Foster a culture of excellence, training, and development within the kitchen brigade.
• Champion Accor’s HEARTIST principles to create memorable guest experiences.

• Proven experience in a senior kitchen leadership role, ideally within a high-volume hotel environment.
• Strong knowledge of food trends, presentation, and modern cooking techniques.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills.
• A commitment to health, safety, and sustainability.
• Financial acumen and experience managing budgets and payroll.
• Passion for delivering outstanding guest service and culinary experiences.
• Able to work a rotating roster across 7 days
• Full New Zealand Working Rights

Why join Pullman Auckland? 

Our People+ Culture

We are, who we serve

We hire for personality, train for skill.
A personality that reflects our brand character and embodies, the progressive, inclusive, optimistic,
and multi-hyphen spirit of our muse.

• We seek opportunities
• We connect with meaning
• We make a positive impact

We also believe in rewarding your achievements with a range of exciting employee benefits and programs.
Just to name a few:

• Your loyalty card entitles you to discounted Hotel stays, food and beverage rates and Spa treatments worldwide
• Daily staff meals provided
• Ongoing reward and recognition incentives
• Opportunities for further development and worldwide career progression within Accor

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.