Kitchen Manager

About Langham Hospitality Group A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East. LHG's approach to hospitality centres on open and genuine interactions with guests, colleagues and the world around us. With dedicated colleagues across four continents, we foster an engaging and respectful workplace to nurture careers, delight guests, and embrace the company's vision to building great memories together. Positioned in the heart of Auckland's vibrant arts and culture district, Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group is an award-winning luxury hotel with a large team of passionate professionals building great memories for our guests every day. With 642 beautifully appointed guest rooms and 20 flexible meeting spaces, the hotel has been part of Auckland’s landscape for decades. By joining our team, you'll play a vital role in fostering the long-term growth of New Zealand’s Leading Hotel (World Travel Awards 2024) and contribute to delivering unparalleled guest experiences. With great perks and a welcoming work culture, Cordis, Auckland delivers an inspirational environment to grow and develop your skills on your hospitality journey. Kitchen Manager – Full time Please note that you must already have work rights in New Zealand to be considered for this role. We are looking for a full-time Kitchen Manager to lead the smooth day-to-day running of kitchen support operations, with overall responsibility for the Stewarding department. Reporting to the Executive Chef, this role is responsible for leading the Stewarding Team and ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, hygiene, kitchen organisation, and operational support are maintained across the hotel’s kitchen areas. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Stewarding department, ensuring the team is well trained, organised, and consistently delivering to hotel standards Recruit, roster, coach, and develop the Stewarding team, including onboarding, performance reviews, and day-to-day leadership support Oversee the cleanliness and hygiene of all kitchen preparation and storage areas, including dishwashing areas, fridges, freezers, loading docks, and colleague canteen spaces Ensure compliance with HACCP, food hygiene regulations, health and safety requirements, and correct chemical handling procedures Manage kitchen equipment, chinaware, silverware, and glassware, including cleaning, storage, usage, and maintenance Conduct stocktakes and breakage reporting, investigate discrepancies, and support control measures and training Coordinate waste management and support buffet and event set-ups to ensure back-of-house operations run smoothly Manage kitchen administration including payroll, rosters, KPIs, stock records, food labels, and appraisal documentation Support regular reporting and analysis across food costs, labour costing, and other operational measures Work closely with the Kitchen, F&B, and wider hotel teams to ensure strong communication and smooth service delivery Promote sustainable work practices across the kitchen, including waste segregation, responsible chemical usage, and environmentally responsible purchasing practices Our ideal candidate We are looking for a hands-on leader who understands that strong kitchen operations depend on a highly organised and well-run stewarding function. You will be confident managing people, maintaining standards, and supporting a busy kitchen environment where cleanliness, safety, and efficiency are critical. You Will Ideally Bring Previous experience in a Kitchen Manager, Stewarding Manager, or similar operational leadership role Proven experience leading and developing stewarding or back-of-house support teams Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and health and safety requirements Confidence managing rosters, payroll, stock control, reporting, and team performance A hands-on approach with the ability to lead from the floor as well as manage administration Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with chefs, F&B leaders, and other departments High attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the ability to keep standards high in a fast-paced environment A team-focused and dependable approach, with integrity, initiative, and a sense of urgency Benefits Discounts on dining and accommodation Free nights at our overseas hotels Staff meals provided Discounted parking ($6 per day) Freshly pressed uniform provided each shift Opportunities to grow your career within Langham Hospitality Group If you are a strong operational leader who takes pride in running a high-performing stewarding team and maintaining excellent back-of-house standards, we would love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr