About The Role - Te mahi

We invite experienced and passionate Chef de Parties to join our prestigious team at Sudima Auckland Airport. The perfect candidate will utilize their culinary creativity and skills to exceed the expectations of our guests.

Our esteemed kitchen team at Sudima Auckland Airport offers an array of dining options including room service, à la carte and buffet breakfast choices, as well as à la carte lunch and dinner at our Visaya restaurant, in addition to extensive conferencing and event services. We are on the lookout for someone with the ability to master a variety of cuisines. You will play a key role in the preparation and presentation of top-notch dishes while assisting with food cost management. We seek an individual who is truly passionate about their culinary career and enjoys working within a collaborative team environment.

Full Time permanent role (minimum of 30 hours per week on a rotational roster) is based at Sudima Auckland Airport and the pay rate will be $30.28 per hour.

Responsibilities | Ngā haepapa

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Produce excellent quality dishes to brand standards for the restaurant, bar, conferencing and room service on a day to day basis
• Organizing the shift, placing orders, prep completion and supporting the team to ensure the kitchen is always well prepared, clean and hygienic for each shift
• Support the Head Chef and where appropriate guide junior kitchen team members
• Offer flexibility with dietary needs and ensure excellent food hygiene and safety standard are adhered to
• Foster a great team environment of cooperation and respect between co-workers
• Planning menus, estimating food and labor costs, and ordering food supplies.
• Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
• Discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff
• Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
• Preparing and cooking food
• Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
• May select and train staff
• May freeze and preserve foods

Requirements

About you | Ko koe tēnei

We seek team members with a great attitude, in addition to that the following skills will see you succeed in this role.

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed below. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
• Experience in a busy kitchen environment
• Planning and organising skills and an ability to work individually and in a team
• Ability to multi-task, show flexibility and meet deadlines, work under pressure
• Flexible to work rostered shifts, including weekends, late nights, and public holidays
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks, excellent time management abilities
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations
• Candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered for the role.

Benefits

He kura te tangata - We are all valued

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

• Free Life Insurance, Digital Will & Best Doctors teleservice after 3 months of employment
• 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
• Training towards NZQA qualifications and our very own online digital learning platform

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. We live and breathe Manaakitanga, hospitality is at the heart of all that we do. As HRD's Five Star Employer of Choice Award in 2019, 2022, and in 2024, our people love coming to work every day and we think you will too!

Hind Management, the management company behind Sudima Hotels, builds, operates, and manages our award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars, and spa businesses. As industry leaders in social and environmental responsibility, they operate on a sustainable business model that takes the well-being of our people and planet seriously.

Above all, we’re looking for positive people. Working with us not only means getting unlimited opportunities to develop yourself and your career but being part of a community and company culture that’s passionate about putting people first.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

Hind Management is committed to accessibility.  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 careers@hindmanagement.com. We will aim to respond within 48 hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. 

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. Our hiring process is fully accessible and designed to ensure equity for everyone. Please let us know how we can support you in presenting your best self.

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