Sous Chef

We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

As a Sous Chef, you will have the opportunity to bring your love of exceptional food & service to life, providing our guests a memorable experience to match their surroundings at our Club Wyndham Wanaka Resort. This is a full time position (minimum of 30 hours per week).

What You Will Be Doing:

• Managing the culinary operations reporting directly to the Head Chef/General Manager of the Resort, including supervising the culinary brigade and overseeing services.
• Be responsible for providing high quality dishes, from concept creation, preparation, cooking, right through to presentation, at the highest standard.
• Prepare and present menu items showing variety and flair, delivering an exciting and profitable product.
• Order, maintain and manage stock and par levels while reducing wastage.
• Assist in roster preparation and managing manning levels in line with budget requirements.
• Maintain strict food hygiene and safety ensuring all workstations are tidy and equipment is maintained, serviced, and cleaned in line with protocols and procedures.

 

Your Experience And Skills Include:

• NZQF Diploma or at least three years or more of relevant work experience.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide guidance and direction to a kitchen brigade.
• Customer driven focus & a passion for food.
• Working knowledge of workplace health & safety procedures & food safety standards.
• Ability to work flexibly over a variety of shifts including weekends, mornings & evenings.

What Is In It For You:

• $31.98 per hour
• Minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed.
• Fantastic opportunity to lead one of New Zealand’s most esteemed properties & with significant career growth & development.
• Unlock worldwide benefits on accommodation, dining, lifestyle & more.
• Show your passion for gastronomy as you create dishes with flare, harnessing on your creativity.
• Enjoy working within a supportive, engaging & collaborative team environment.
• This is a rare opportunity to balance a unique lifestyle with an opportunity to advance your career. If you believe you possess the necessary skills and experience to meet the challenges of this position, please apply now!

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.