Summary: Join an award-winning hotel as a Sous Chef, leading kitchen operations and contributing creative input in a dynamic, multicultural environment. Highlights: 1. Award-winning hotel with staff discounts & career development opportunities 2. Fresh, modern kitchen with creative input and strong team culture 3. Lead and mentor a dynamic team of junior chefs * Award-winning hotel with staff discounts & career development opportunities * Fresh, modern kitchen with creative input and strong team culture * Meals on duty and uniform provided Let's Get Social - Join the M Social Auckland & Beast & Butterflies Team At M Social Auckland, we live by our values - Energy On, Go Further, Genuinely Care, and Truly Connected - and we're looking for someone who's ready to do the same. Proudly awarded the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Best of the Best 2025, M Social Auckland is more than a hotel - it's a vibrant social hub on the waterfront, where stylish design meets modern hospitality. With subtle Asian influences that reflect our Singaporean heritage, M Social offers a distinctive, multicultural dining and guest experience that sets us apart. We're on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to join our dynamic kitchen at Beast & Butterflies. If you're ready to lead, mentor, and bring innovative ideas to the table while supporting the Executive Chef - this is your opportunity to make your mark. What's on the Menu When You Join Us? * Career development and training opportunities * Discounted hotel rates - both nationally and internationally * Meals provided on duty * Complimentary uniform About the Role This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with a competitive salary of $75,000-$77,000, depending on experience. You'll join a supportive, high-performing team, contributing across all areas of hotel kitchen operations - from À La Carte service and functions to in-room dining and breakfast buffets. You'll also: * Support daily kitchen operations and step up in the Executive Chef's absence * Lead and mentor a team of junior chefs * Drive quality and consistency in every dish * Assist with food cost control, labour planning, and stock management * Contribute to fresh, contemporary menu design in line with evolving trends * Lead the kitchen in the Executive Chef's absence What We're Looking For We're after a talented, collaborative Sous Chef who brings: * A minimum of 3 years' experience in fine dining, bistro-style restaurants or notable hotel kitchens, with strong local knowledge * International experience in 5-star hotel kitchens to replicate current standards and aspirations * Proven working knowledge of Southeast Asian cuisine and its contemporary applications * Strong understanding of food safety regulations and digital Food Safety Control plans * Confident kitchen leadership - rostering, task delegation, and team coordination * Experience across À La Carte, Table d'Hôte, functions, breakfast buffet and in-room dining * Financial acumen to support cost controls and performance targets * A flair for creativity and passion for food innovation * A solid grasp of current food and hospitality trends * Strong communication skills across all departments and an ability to contribute in hotel HOD briefings when required. Ready to be part of something bold, social, and award-winning? Apply now and bring your talent to Beast & Butterflies at M Social Auckland.
Trademe · HR
Trademe · HR
