Chef de Partie

Sofitel; Wellington; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meal

Family & Friends hotel discounts

Complimentary night stay annually

Accor training platforms

Work-life balance

Accor Heartist Benefits

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Parental leave

Job summary

Sofitel Wellington invites you to elevate your career as a Chef de Partie, where luxury meets impeccable service. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to uphold the highest standards in our 5-star kitchen, leading your section with professionalism and pride.

This full-time role requires strong leadership, dedication to quality, and the ability to mentor junior team members while maintaining excellent food safety and cost control. Great benefits and career growth await.

Qualifications

• Luxury hotel or 5-star environment experience preferred.
• Full NZ Working rights.
• Level 5 Diploma in Professional Cookery (preferred).
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs.
• Own your section; ensure high-quality food preparation, presentation and service.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Lead and supervise junior kitchen team members and set a professional example.
• Delegate tasks to meet service requirements and ensure smooth service.
• Coordinate menu preparation and ensure adequate supplies for service.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Mentoring/training

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Professional Cookery

Job description

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Sofitel – Wellington Central, North Island

Immerse yourself in the world of Sofitel Wellington, where French elegance meets New Zealand hospitality in our intimate 129-room luxury sanctuary nestled in the vibrant capital city of New Zealand. Sofitel embraces this spirited atmosphere and rests harmoniously within the shadow of the Botanic Gardens and the Wellington coastline. Every detail, from bespoke furnishings to personalized touches, reflects ourLa Maisoncommitment to creating transformative experiences that linger in the memory long after departure. Enjoy modern luxury with authentic and lively experinces.

Sofitel Wellington invites you to elevate your career as a Chef de Partie, where luxury meets impeccable service.

As a Full-time Chef de Partie, you play a key role in ensuring theconsistency, quality, and excellenceof our kitchen operations. You will support the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs while taking ownership of your section and leading your team with professionalism and pride.

Sofitel Wellington,Where Life Lives.

Company Description

Immerse yourself in the world of Sofitel Wellington, where French elegance meets New Zealand hospitality in our intimate 129-room luxury sanctuary nestled in the vibrant capital city of New Zealand. Sofitel embraces this spirited atmosphere and rests harmoniously within the shadow of the Botanic Gardens and the Wellington coastline. Every detail, from bespoke furnishings to personalized touches, reflects ourLa Maisoncommitment to creating transformative experiences that linger in the memory long after departure. Enjoy modern luxury with authentic and lively experinces.

Sofitel Wellington invites you to elevate your career as a Chef de Partie, where luxury meets impeccable service.

As a Full-time Chef de Partie, you play a key role in ensuring theconsistency, quality, and excellenceof our kitchen operations. You will support the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs while taking ownership of your section and leading your team with professionalism and pride.

Sofitel Wellington,Where Life Lives.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to supervise daily kitchen operations
• Take responsibility for your section, ensuring high-quality food preparation, presentation, and service
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards at all times
• Lead and supervise junior kitchen team members, setting a positive and professional example
• Delegate tasks effectively to ensure service requirements are met
• Coordinate menu preparation and ensure adequate supplies are available for service
• Liaise with Restaurant Ambassadors and Management regarding menu availability, changes, and special requests
• Monitor food quality at all stages of preparation and presentation
• Prepare and present menu items with creativity, consistency, and flair, while adhering to cost margins
• Maintain excellent stock control, including strict stock rotation and minimising waste
• Ensure all food is stored and handled in line with food health and hygiene regulations
• Keep work areas, equipment, and your section clean, organised, and compliant at all times
• Monitor daily food and product requirements and communicate needs to senior kitchen leadership in advance
• Support the training and development of junior kitchen team members.

This role is Full-Time (40 hours per week) - Must hold full NZ working rights.

Qualifications

About You:

• Previous experience in a luxury hotel or 5-star environment (preferred)
• Level 5 Diploma in Professional Cookery(preferred)
• Full NZ Working rights
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail
• A commitment to professional presentation and behaviour at all times
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Physical fitness to stand for extended periods (up to 8 hours per shift)
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays in line with operational requirements
• A genuine passion for mentoring, training, and developing others
• A desire to grow and progress within Sofitel

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Free staff meal provided during shift
• Family & Friends Hotel Discounts ongoing reward and recognition incentives and awards
• Annual reward of a free night's accommodation at the hotel (did we say there is breakfast and dinner included?)
• Learn Your Way- Support your career development with access to Accor’s training platforms!
• Work Your Way- Flexibility to ensure a work life balance!
• Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits- Including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide!
• AccorRefer-a-Friendbonus
• Accorpaid parental leave

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.