Chef de Partie

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A major international hotel chain in Christchurch is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team. The role involves preparing a la carte dishes, assisting with functions, and collaborating with senior chefs on menu design. Candidates should have at least two years of experience, preferably in a hotel setting, along with strong culinary skills. The position offers various benefits including paid birthday leave and full training.

Benefits

Paid birthday leave

Full training provided

Daily laundered uniform

Additional parental leave benefits

Proactive health days

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Chef de Partie.
• Strong knowledge of a la carte and banquet service.
• Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a la carte dishes.
• Assist with breakfast buffet and event preparation.
• Design menus with senior kitchen staff.

Skills

A la carte cooking

Banquet service

Problem solving

Customer interaction

Job description

About Us

Crowne Plaza Christchurch is located in the heart of downtown Christchurch, opposite Victoria Square and within easy reach of major attractions including the Avon River, Town Hall, Art Gallery, Te Pae Conference Centre and the city’s dining and shopping precincts.

Our Kitchen department is the heart and centre of the hotel, and you could be joining this great team as a Chef de Partie with 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 Chef de 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
• proactive health days

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 hotel perks like accommodation and food & beverage discounts, our discount retail platform makes your pay go 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.

Don’t quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you’d be a great fit for the job? We’ll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.