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About The Role - Te mahi We are seeking a talented Senior Chef De Partie to join our amazing team at our beautiful Rotorua Hotel. Our well-regarded Sudima Lake Rotorua kitchen team offers our guests room service, a la carte and buffet for breakfast, a la carte for lunch and dinner in our restaurant, and extensive conferencing. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Chef De Partie to join our team to produce creative, innovative and nutritious dishes. This is permanent full-time role with a minimum 30 hours per week is based at Sudima Lake Rotorua and the hourly rate is $32.50 per hour. Responsibilities | Ngā haepapa Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Organising and working in the kitchen service operations for the restaurant, room service and conference on a day-to-day basis so that they run efficiently and productively Liaise with Executive Chef and Sous Chef keeping lines of communication open between food and beverage production and service areas of the hotel. Coordinate food production and ensure food produced is in line with kitchen recipes and standards in preparation, presentation and cooking techniques are established and monitored to meet Brand Standard guidelines and maintained at that level. Work with the kitchen team members and take corrective action where appropriate, and within company guidelines, if standards are not met. Encourage and support junior chefs and kitchen assistants with training and personal development plans Ensure employee personal presentation is consistent with Sudima brand standards including correctly presented uniform and name badges, correcting and counselling employees when necessary Effectively communicate by briefing and debriefing employees, and actively encouraging transparent communication with other departments within the hotel Control wastage costs by following efficient preparation methods and standard recipes. 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, Dietitians and 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 foods Requirements About you | Ko koe tēnei We seek team members with a great attitude, and in addition to that the following skills will see you succeed in this role. The successful candidate must have a certificate at NZQF level 2 or higher, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 2) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. Experience in a busy kitchen environment Planning and organising skills and an ability to work individually and in a team Ability to multi-task, show flexibility and meet deadlines, work under pressure Flexible to work rostered shifts, including weekends, late nights, and public holidays Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers) Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks, excellent time management abilities Familiarity with sanitation regulations Benefits He kura te tangata - We are all valued As an employer of choice, we offer great employee benefits like life insurance, outstanding health and wellbeing programmes and discounts on hotels, restaurants, bars and spas across our network - not just for you, but in some cases your friends and family too! Free Life Insurance, Digital Will & Best Doctors teleservice after 3 months of employment 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 indiv