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Demi Chef

1/12/2026

The Demi Chef will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality dishes while assisting with food cost controls. Responsibilities also include planning menus, monitoring dish quality, and discussing food preparation issues with staff.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Hind Management owns, operates and manages high performing hotel, hospitality and spa businesses. We are the ownership and management company behind the consumer-facing brand of award-winning Sudima Hotels and a number of other businesses – East (modern-Asian plant based restaurant) and Sunset (rooftop lounge-bar) in Auckland, Hiku (rustic but elevated modern New Zealand restaurant) in Kaikōura, The Lane (Canterbury bistro) in Christchurch and Moss Spa in Christchurch and Queenstown. Our experience and services span hotel development and related project management including pre-openings and procurement, hotel and hospitality management and operations, through to full consulting services. We have built our businesses on a foundation of honesty and integrity. Before every decision and action in our business, we ask “is this right for our guests? For our people? For our community? For our environment?”. We take our responsibilities as an ethical business seriously and believe our 550+ strong team can make a real and wide-reaching impact. We believe in empathy, understanding, and accommodating differences. And we care about the little things that put a smile on people’s faces. If you're interested in being part of our team and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with us at talent@hindmanagement.com
About the Role

About The Role - Te mahi

Sudima Auckland City is your opportunity to make your mark and be innovative. As Demi Chef, you will utilise your creative flair and passion for food to exceed guests expectations.  You will be responsible for preparing and presenting high quality dishes and assist with food cost controls. This role will involve catering for all meal periods and all outlets including East, Sunset Bar, In Room Dining as well as Events.

Responsibilities | Ngā Haepapa

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
  • Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
  • Discussing food preparation issues with Managers, kitchen and waiting staff
  • Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
  • Preparing and cooking food
  • Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
  • May select and train staff
  • May freeze and preserve food

Ae kura te tangata - We are all valued

As an employer of choice, we offer great employee benefits like life cover, outstanding health and wellbeing programs, and discounts on hotels, restaurants, bars and spas across our network -not just for you but in some cases your friends and family too!

  • Wellbeing programme including Health insurance discounts
  • Excellent reward & recognition events
  • Long service and anniversary gifts and benefits
  • Staff, family and friends rates within our network of hotels
  • Paid training and individual Employee Development Plans
  • Life insurance cover after successful probation period

He kura te tangata - We are all valued

As an employer of choice, we offer great employee benefits like life cover, outstanding health and wellbeing programs, and discounts on hotels, restaurants, bars and spas across our network -not just for you but in some cases your friends and family too!

  • Wellbeing programme including Health insurance discounts
  • Excellent reward & recognition events
  • Long service and anniversary gifts and benefits
  • Staff, family and friends rates within our network of hotels
  • Paid training and individual Employee Development Plans
  • Life insurance cover after successful probation period

Who We Are - Ko Wai Mātou

Here at Sudima Hotels, we have one passion, you! We care, we do the right thing and we work together. As a Sudima team member, you will demonstrate these values with your day-to-day actions, however great or small.

We believe 'We Are all Valued - He Kura te Tangata', and our success is a direct reflection of our people and our company culture. We live and breathe Manaakitanga, hospitality is at the heart of all that we do. As HRD's Five Star Employer of Choice Award in 2019, 2022, and in 2024, our people love coming to work every day and we think you will too!

Hind Management, the management company behind Sudima Hotels, builds, operates, and manages our award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars, and spa businesses. As industry leaders in social and environmental responsibility, they operate on a sustainable business model that takes the well-being of our people and planet seriously.

Above all, we’re looking for positive people. Working with us not only means getting unlimited opportunities to develop yourself and your career but being part of a community and company culture that’s passionate about putting people first.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

Hind Management is committed to accessibility.  Should you require assistance or support and are unable to apply online due to an access need, contact our office (+64) 99051727 or email our Talent Acquisition Team at careers@hindmanagement.com. We will aim to respond within 48 hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. 

At Hind Management, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including disabled and neurodivergent candidates. Our hiring process is fully accessible and designed to ensure equity for everyone. Please let us know how we can support you in presenting your best self.

E manawanui ana tātou - We care 

Ka mahi tahi tātou - We work together 

Ka whai tātou i te tika - We do the right thing 

He kura te tangata - We are all valued 

Key Skills
Menu PlanningFood PreparationCooking TechniquesFood PresentationHygiene RegulationsStaff TrainingFood Cost ControlQuality MonitoringCommunicationTeamworkCreativityProblem Solving
Categories
HospitalityFood & BeverageCreative & Media
Benefits
Health InsuranceLife CoverWellbeing ProgrammeDiscounts on HotelsRestaurantsBarsSpasPaid TrainingIndividual Employee Development PlansLong Service GiftsAnniversary Gifts
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