Chef de Partie

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to prepare and cook a la carte dishes. Responsibilities include assisting with the breakfast buffet and functions, as well as collaborating with senior chefs to design menus. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience and strong knowledge of modern and classical cooking techniques. A range of benefits, including paid birthday leave and training support, is offered.

Benefits

Paid birthday leave

Full training provided

Daily laundered uniform

Additional parental leave benefits

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Chef de Partie.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of modern and classical cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a la carte dishes for the restaurant, bar, and in-room dining.
• Assist with breakfast buffet and functions preparation.
• Work with senior chefs to design menus.

Skills

A la carte cooking

Banquet service

Problem solving

Customer interaction

Job description

Crowne Plaza Christchurch is located in the heart of downtown Christchurch, right opposite Victoria Square and just a short walk from major attractions, including the Avon River, Town Hall, Art Gallery, Te Pae Conference Centre and the modern dining and shopping precincts.

Our Kitchen department is the heart and centre of the hotel, and you could be joining this great team as aChef de Partiewith us!

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Prepare and cook a la carte dishes for our restaurant, bar, and in-room dining
• Assist with breakfast buffet, functions and events preparation
• Work with our Senior Chef de Partie, Sous Chef and Executive Chef to design menus
• Train and coach chefs and kitchen stewards
• Work in a safe and clean environment in accordance with HACCAP

What we need from you

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Chefde Partie
• Hotel Experience preferred
• Strong Knowledge of a la carte and banquet service with modern and classical cooking techniques
• Problem solving, reasoning and training abilities.
• Ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties.

What we offer

You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family’s wellbeing, including:

• paid birthday leave
• full training provided
• daily laundered uniform
• additional parental leave benefits

Your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development program, IHG career milestone celebrations, and transfer of entitlements as you move and grow with IHG. In addition to the always-popular hotel perks like accommodation and food & beverage discounts, our discount retail platform makes your pay go even further. We are proud to be IHG and we know you will be too.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who can prove their valid rights to live and work in New Zealand.

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