Chef de Partie
The Role | Te Mahi
We have an opportunity for a Chef De Partie to support our busy dinner service.
We are seeking a Chef De Partie to join our friendly kitchen team at The Lane Restaurant in Salisbury Street, adjacent to Sudima Christchurch City.
The Lane is a modern, all-day Canterbury bistro serving up delicious, relaxed fare. Buffet breakfast and à la carte lunch and dinner.
This is a full-time role with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week. Rosters are flexible across morning and evening shifts across 7 days.
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
- Organising the shift, 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
- Foster a great team environment of cooperation and respect between co-workers
- Assisting with the planning menus, estimating costs, and ordering food supplies.
- Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
- Discussing food preparation issues with Managers and the Food and Beverage team
- Demonstrating techniques and cooking procedures
- Preparing, freezing, preserving and cooking
- Understanding and enforcing hygiene regulations
- Assisting with selecting and training team members
Requirements
About you | Ko koe tēnei
We seek team members with a great attitude, and in addition to that the following skills will see you succeed in this role.
- NZQF Diploma in Cookery (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
- At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.
- 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
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
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
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