Chef de Partie

InterContinental Hotels Group; Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality organization in Christchurch is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team. The role involves preparing and cooking a la carte dishes, assisting with events, and collaborating on menu design. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience and knowledge of modern cooking techniques. This position offers a range of benefits to support personal well-being.

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.
• Strong knowledge of a la carte and banquet service.
• Ability to interact with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a la carte dishes for various services.
• Assist with functions and events preparation.
• Work with the senior kitchen team to design menus.

Skills

A la carte cooking

Banquet service

Problem solving

Customer interaction

Job description

Overview

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 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 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.