DoubleTree by Hilton Auckland Karaka has a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to join the Kitchen team. Located in the beautiful rural town of Karaka, just 30 minutes south from Auckland city. DoubleTree by Hilton Auckland Karaka is part of the famous New Zealand Bloodstock Sales Centre; the country's largest international thoroughbred auction venue.

With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of traveller's who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.  

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it’s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.  

The Sous Chef will manage and lead the team to ensure smooth running culinary operation and maximize the level of standard in the hotel’s kitchen.                

About the role
As a Sous Chef you will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage all aspects of the kitchen to deliver an excellent Guest and team member experience. Your expertise in supporting the restaurant and banquet kitchens will take DoubleTree by Hilton to the next level.

Duties/responsibilities
• Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions
• Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation
• Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctly
• Contribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating Guest feedback
• Ensure the consistent production of high quality food through all hotel food outlets
• Responsible of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations
• Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the team
• Act as a hands-on Chef and able to coach & train new team members
• Manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized, motivated Team
• Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues

Skills/experience

A Sous Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should have:

• Previous experience in a similar role within a hotel or a high-volume restaurant will be highly regarded
• Combined Kitchen experience of at least 6 years
• Relevant qualifications for this role
• Fluent in the English language in order to communicate professionally with guests and team members, both in person and over the      telephone
• Excellent leadership, inter-personal, training and development skills
• A creative approach to the production of food
• A passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Demonstrated ability to resolve problems and conflict, and work efficiently under pressure 
• Experience in Banquets preferred 

What will it be like to work for Hilton? 

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!