About The Role - Te mahi

Recognised as a MICHELIN Guide Selected Restaurant, voted Auckland's Best Vegetarian Restaurant, and home to one of Auckland's Top 100 Iconic Eats with our signature Water Chestnut Wontons, EAST has become one of Auckland's most exciting dining destinations.

Located within Sudima Auckland City, our award winning 100 seat restaurant offers a bold and contemporary take on Asian cuisine. Inspired by flavours from across Japan, China, Thailand, India, Sri Lanka and beyond, our menu celebrates creativity, craftsmanship.

At EAST, we challenge expectations with vibrant, plant powered dishes that are as memorable as they are flavourful. Every plate is thoughtfully crafted using fresh, quality ingredients, innovative techniques, and a genuine passion for delivering an outstanding dining experience.

We're looking for a passionate Demi Chef to join our talented culinary team. While previous vegetarian or vegan experience isn't essential, a curiosity for modern Asian cuisine, a willingness to learn, and pride in producing exceptional food are. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in one of Auckland's most celebrated kitchens, working alongside talented chefs who are committed to creativity, collaboration, and culinary excellence.

Based at Sudima Auckland City, this role is permanent full-time with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week.

The pay rate is $28.50 per hour.

Responsibilities | Ngā Haepapa

• Prepare, cook, and present high quality dishes in line with East standards, ensuring consistency, quality, and guest satisfaction.
• Assist the Chef de Partie with the day-to-day running of the kitchen, supporting service, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to a positive team environment.
• Follow all food safety, HACCP, health and safety, and sanitation standards while maintaining a clean, organised, and safe kitchen including washing dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, and keeping work areas clean throughout service.
• Monitor food quality, ensure correct storage and stock rotation, assist with inventory, and help reduce food waste while supporting food cost targets.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front of house teams to ensure efficient service, high quality food, and an exceptional guest experience.
• Demonstrate our values We Care, We Do the Right Thing, and We Work Together by fostering an inclusive workplace, supporting sustainability initiatives, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

About You | Ko Koe Tēnei

• NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).
• OR At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the qualification.
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen as a Commis Chef or Demi Chef.
• A passion for fresh, quality food and continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to perform under pressure.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.
• A positive attitude and willingness to support others.

Benefits

He kura te tangata - We are all valued

As an employer of choice, we offer great employee benefits like life cover, outstanding health and wellbeing programs, and discounts on hotels, restaurants, bars and spas across our network -not just for you but in some cases your friends and family too!

• Wellbeing programme including Health insurance discounts
• Excellent reward & recognition events
• Long service and anniversary gifts and benefits
• Staff, family and friends rates within our network of hotels
• Paid training and individual Employee Development Plans
• Life insurance cover after successful probation period

Who We Are - Ko Wai Mātou

Here at Sudima Hotels, we have one passion, you! We care, we do the right thing and we work together. As a Sudima team member, you will demonstrate these values with your day-to-day actions, however great or small.

We believe 'We Are all Valued - He Kura te Tangata', and our success is a direct reflection of our people and our company culture. Awarded ‘Inclusive Workplace’ at the 2026 Diversity Awards, our people love coming to work every day and we think you will too!

Hind Management, the company behind Sudima Hotels, operates award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars and spas across New Zealand. Manaakitanga is at the heart of everything we do, guiding our commitment to exceptional hospitality, sustainability, and caring for our people and planet.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

At Hind Management, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including disabled and neurodivergent candidates. Should you require assistance or support and are unable to apply online due to an access need, contact our

office (+64) 99051727 or email our Talent Acquisition Team at car••••@hindmanagement.com. We will aim to respond within 48 hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

E manawanui ana tātou - We care

Ka mahi tahi tātou - We work together

Ka whai tātou i te tika - We do the right thing

He kura te tangata - We are all valued