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.

Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort boasts a majestic mountainside location at Pauanui Beach on the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula on New Zealand’s North Island. The secluded luxury lodge is set amidst 25 acres of New Zealand native bush, on Mt Pauanui in the Coromandel Peninsula. Only two hours’ drive from Auckland, the Resort is known for its distinctive product, service, and outstanding hospitality.

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 resort at the award winning Miha Restaurant. This is a full time position (40 hours per week).

What You Will Be Doing:

• Managing the culinary operations reporting directly to the Head Chef 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:

• Three years or more of relevant work experience, or a trade qualification at level 4 or higher - ie Cookery or Hospitality (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide guidance and direction to a kitchen brigade.
• Customer driven focus & a passion for food.
• Trade qualifications and previous experience in a similar role having done a la carte service.
• Working knowledge of workplace health & safetyprocedures & food safety standards.
• Ability to work flexibly over a variety of shifts including weekends, mornings & evenings.

What Is In It For You:

• Full time position - 40 hours of work per week.
• Hourly Rate of $31.98
• 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.
• Daily staff meals and complimentary onsite gym access.
• 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 MyCareer@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.