The Role | Te Mahi

We are seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen team at Sudima Christchurch Airport Hotel. This is a varied hotel kitchen environment where you will work across à la carte restaurant service, room service, conferencing and events. With a diverse operation and changing service demands, no two shifts are quite the same.

This is a full time position with a guaranteed minimum of 32 hours per week, paid at $31.00 per hour.

As a Chef de Partie, you will take ownership of your section while supporting the wider kitchen operation. You will prepare and deliver high quality food in line with Sudima standards, contribute to an efficient service and help develop junior chefs and kitchen assistants.

For someone looking to continue building their career, this role provides exposure to different areas of a hotel kitchen, opportunities to contribute to menu development, further training and the opportunity to progress towards senior kitchen roles.

Roster and Conditions

Our kitchen operates seven days a week, so you will work across a rotating roster that includes weekdays, weekends and public holidays, with a mix of shifts based on operational requirements.

We understand that flexibility works both ways and aim to provide a supportive and well organised working environment while meeting the needs of our guests and hotel operation.

Responsibilities | Ngā Haepapa

• Organising and working in the kitchen service operations for the restaurant, room service and conference on a day-to-day basis so that they run efficiently and productively
• Liaise with Executive Chef and Sous Chef keeping lines of communication open between food and beverage production and service areas of the hotel.
• Coordinate food production and ensure food produced is in line with kitchen recipes and standards in preparation, presentation and cooking techniques are established and monitored to meet Brand Standard guidelines and maintained at that level. Work with the kitchen team members and take corrective action where appropriate, and within company guidelines, if standards are not met.
• Encourage and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants with training and personal development plans
• Ensure employee personal presentation is consistent with Sudima brand standards including correctly presented uniform and name badges, correcting and counselling employees when necessary
• Effectively communicate by briefing and debriefing employees, and actively encouraging transparent communication with other departments within the hotel
• Control wastage costs by following efficient preparation methods and standard recipes.

Requirements

About You | Ko Koe Tēnei

• Previous experience as a Chef De Partie/Demi Chef in a busy a la carte operation
• Flexible to work rostered shifts, including weekends, late nights and public holidays.
• Open communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• An engaging personality with the skills to interact with our guests
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• Capable of planning and delegating multiple tasks
• Keeps up with cooking trends and best practices
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations
• Qualified culinary degree/certificate - Preferred, but not essential
• Current rights to work within NZ

Benefits

He Kura Te Tangata - We Are All Valued

• Discounts at our hotels, restaurants and spas across our network
• Staff, family and friends rates at our hotels
• Meals on duty, staff parking and uniform provided
• Excellent reward & recognition events

• Service and anniversary gifts and benefits

• Wellbeing programme including Health insurance discounts

• Paid training and individual Employee Development Plans

• Training towards NZQA qualifications and our very own online digital learning platform

• Free Life Insurance, Digital Will & Best Doctors teleservice after 3 months of employment

Our values are based on caring, working together, and doing the right thing. We are passionate about our people. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are proud to promote diversity and inclusion within our workplace and ensure an equitable selection process for all.

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  [email protected]. 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