Chef

Accor; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ALL Heartist Membership discounts

Family & Friends Discounts

Accor Live Limitless Loyalty Program

Career development support

Global networking opportunities

Worldwide career opportunities

Job summary

Accor is seeking a passionate Chef based in Christchurch, New Zealand, to join their culinary team. You will lead the designated kitchen area, ensuring the delivery of exquisite dishes while adhering to health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery and demonstrate the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Accor offers a variety of benefits, including discounts on accommodation and food, career development opportunities, and a vast professional network across the globe.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational requirement: Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery.
• Demonstrated capability to excel in a fast-paced, high-pressure team environment.
• Flexible availability to accommodate various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of your designated kitchen area to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Adhere to local regulations related to health, safety, and compliance.
• Foster a collaborative approach between the front-of-house team and kitchen brigade.

Skills

Independent work proficiency

Fast-paced team capability

Proactive attitude

HACCP management knowledge

Education

Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Purpose

As our Chef, you will be a vital member of our culinary team, where the kitchen becomes your creative space and flavours come alive on each plate. Bring your passion and imagination, and as a team create dishes that leave wonderful memories.

Primary Responsibilities

• Take charge of your designated kitchen area to ensure smooth service delivery, ready to assist other sections when required.
• Bring a touch of creativity and passion to your work, setting a positive tone for your kitchen colleagues.
• Stay diligent in adhering to local regulations related to health, safety, and compliance, with a solid grasp of HACCP management.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in preparing food orders and menu items.
• Handle a range of kitchen tasks, from dishwashing to crafting delectable dishes.
• Foster a collaborative approach between the front‑of‑house team and the kitchen brigade for a harmonious work environment.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum educational requirement: Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery.
• Proficiency in independent work and a proactive attitude within a dynamic setting.
• Demonstrated capability to excel in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure team environment.
• Flexible availability to accommodate various shifts, including mornings, late evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.

Accor Benefits

• ALL Heartist Membership – Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide.
• Family & Friends Discounts – Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those you care about.
• Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program – Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays.
• Learn Your Way – Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy.
• Build Your Network – With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide.
• Worldwide Opportunities – We are a world leading hotel operator with over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career.