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IHG Junior Sous Chef in New Zealand
About us
As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand.
Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience.
At Advieh Restaurant and Bar, we celebrate a fusion of bold flavours and exceptional ingredients. As a premier dining destination located in the luxurious InterContinental Auckland, we are committed to providing memorable culinary experiences to our guests. Collaborating with Chef Gareth Stewart, we pride ourselves on a menu that delights the senses, combining traditional techniques with modern creativity.
Advieh Restaurant and Bar at InterContinental Auckland is seeking a passionate and motivated Junior Sous Chef to join our esteemed culinary team. Partnering with renowned Chef Gareth Stewart, you will support the creation of innovative dishes that define our restaurant's signature style.
As our Junior Sous Chef, you will play a critical role in supporting the kitchen's daily operations, assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading the team to culinary excellence. You will be a hands-on leader, passionate about food quality and consistency, while contributing to menu innovation.
Explore your journey ahead
Supporting Leadership: Assisting our Culinary Executive Team in managing the kitchen team, overseeing food preparation and ensuring smooth service operations.
Culinary Excellence: Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes with precision and flair, maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency.
Menu Contribution: Collaborating with our Culinary Executive Team to develop and refine menu items, incorporating seasonal ingredients and new culinary trends.
Quality and Standards: Monitoring food quality and presentation, maintaining impeccable cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen.
Team Development: Training and mentoring junior team members, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
Operational Efficiency: Assisting in inventory management, ordering supplies, and maintaining cost controls to meet budgetary targets.
Compliance: Ensuring all kitchen operations comply with food safety and health regulations.
What we need from you
Proven experience as a Junior Sous Chef or in a similar role
Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and practices
Excellent leadership and teamwork skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Passion for creating exceptional culinary experiences
A culinary degree or relevant qualification from an accredited institution is highly desirable
What you can expect from us
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.
At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?
As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.