Junior Sous Chef

ibis Wellington:  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.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced chef to join our team in a leadership role as Junior Sous Chef. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in a la carte operations, a creative approach to menu development and someone who wants to increase their profile. As our Junior Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure the highest quality of food and service, while helping to lead and inspire our kitchen staff. The Junior Sous Chef will be responsible for overseeing the kitchen operations of Vivant Restaurant and the hotels in room dining menu. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and oversee food preparation.
• Develop and test new recipes that highlight flavour and creativity 
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and high-energy work environment.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest standards of quality and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage inventory, order supplies and minimise waste to optimise kitchen efficiency.
• Work closely with the Restaurant and Bar Manager and Food and Beverage Supervisors to achieve food and beverage operational objectives.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by your Manager with a proactive and adaptable approach.

The annual remuneration for this role is $68,000 NZD. This is a full-time position requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week.

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a leadership role in high-volume culinary environments
• Experience in stock control and rostering 
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety and legislation 
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience 
• Collaborative team player, working seamlessly as an integral part of a culinary team
• Ability to work a flexible roster including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays
• You will have NZ residency or be holding a permanent NZ work visa. (immigration visa support or sponsorship is not available with this role)

If you're ready to turn up the heat and join the culinary party at Ibis Wellington, we want to hear from you! Let's cook up success together!  Apply now and let the flavour journey begin!

At Novotel Wellington, we're all about not just building your career but ensuring you have a blast along the way! We believe in celebrating your accomplishments with a bunch of awesome employee perks and programs, including:

• Learn your Way - Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you Learn!
• Daily staff meals are on us while you're on duty.
• Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide
• Accor's Parental Leave Scheme: Supporting you in all stages of life.
• Join in on staff celebrations and get recognised for your tenure.
• Accor's refer-a-friend bonus
• Uniform provided & laundered
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Join us at Novotel Wellington, where your career journey is as exciting as the destination!

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