Job Title: Sous Chef

Company: Novotel

Location: Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, Rotorua, New Zealand

Job Type: Permanent

Company Description

Novotel & Ibis Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel & Ibis Rotorua Lakeside is looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated chef who enjoys working in a busy resort environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality food and supporting a strong kitchen team.

About Us

Novotel & Ibis Rotorua Lakeside offer the perfect balance of business and leisure, welcoming guests from around New Zealand and around the world. Our team is passionate about creating memorable experiences through genuine hospitality, teamwork, and heartfelt service.

If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality career and lead a team that loves what they do, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of our Heartist® family.


Job Description

About the Role

As Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to oversee the day-to-day operation of the kitchen across our restaurants, functions and hotel operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the Head Chef with the daily kitchen operation

Leading and supervising the kitchen team during service

Preparing and presenting high-quality food consistently

Assisting with menu development and seasonal offerings

Ensuring food quality, presentation and portion control are maintained

Managing food preparation and service requirements

Monitoring food costs, wastage and stock levels

Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are consistently followed

Training and developing junior chefs and kitchen team members

Assisting with rostering and daily staff allocation

Maintaining a clean, organised and safe kitchen

Supporting functions, conferences and other hotel events

Stepping into the Head Chef's role when required


Qualifications

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

An experienced Chef with previous supervisory or Sous Chef experience

Passionate about food and hospitality

A strong team leader who can motivate and develop others

Calm and organised under pressure

Reliable, professional and hands-on

Able to maintain high standards during busy service periods

Knowledgeable about food safety and kitchen compliance

Commercially aware, with an understanding of food costs and wastage

Flexible and available to work across a 7-day operation, including evenings, weekends and public holidays


Additional Information

Why Join Us?

At Accor, you'll become part of a global hospitality family with opportunities to learn, grow, and build your career.

As a Heartist®, you'll enjoy:

A supportive and inclusive team environment.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Career progression across Accor hotels locally and internationally.
Staff accommodation and dining discounts through the ALL Heartist programme.
Access to employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
If you enjoy making a difference through the little details and love creating memorable experiences for guests, we'd love to hear from you.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.

Posted: 24/08/2026