Sous Chef

7 days ago

Queenstown Central, New Zealand QT Queenstown Full time

Sous Chef | Full-time 40 hours | QT Queenstown

About QT Hotels & Resorts

QT Hotels & Resorts is EVT's premium lifestyle hotel brand, with locations in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Pioneers behind the philosophy of 'expect the unexpected', every property delivers an experience that combines local influence with QT's signature quirk. And our people? With personalities as diverse as each property, individuality is more than encouraged.

Role Overview

We're looking for a skilled Sous Chef to lead and coordinate kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and consistency across all outlets. You'll support the Executive Chef in managing daily production, maintaining culinary standards, and driving efficiency while mentoring the team.

Key Responsibilities


•    Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure readiness for service.

•    Maintain food quality, portion control, and adherence to standard recipes.

•    Supervise and train kitchen staff, delegating tasks effectively.

•    Monitor stock rotation, ordering, and food cost targets to minimize waste.

•    Ensure compliance with WH&S and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

•    Collaborate with F&B teams to deliver smooth restaurant and event operations.

What We're Looking For


•    Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume or luxury environment.

•    Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and mentor a team.

•    Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and operational standards.

•    Ability to manage budgets, control costs, and achieve financial targets.

•    Creative approach to menu development and trend awareness.

•    Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Benefits & Perks

QT is part of EVT We offer incredible benefits from day one

•    50% off dining and stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, LyLo and more.

•    Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.

•    $2 cinema tickets at Event Cinemas & entertainment perks.

•    Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.

•    New Zealand & Australia's largest and most diverse experiences company.

Apply today Join QT Hotels & Resorts and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.

QT Hotels & Resorts is part of EVT

As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.

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