Chef de Partie: Creative Kitchen Lead in Busy Hotel

IBIS; Wellington; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accor Academy access

Daily staff meals

Staff discounts: F&B & accommodation

Job summary

IBIS Wellington is seeking a hands-on kitchen professional to join our team. You will work alongside Head Chef and Sous Chefs to supervise daily kitchen operations, ensure high-quality food preparation, and maintain strict health and safety standards.

You will lead a section, delegate tasks, monitor stock, and coordinate menu prep to deliver creative dishes while controlling costs. The role suits a passionate cook committed to quality and teamwork in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively and collectively as part of a team.
• Passion for delivering an outstanding culinary experience.
• Passion for quality and presentation.
• Relevant experience and qualifications.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head 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.
• 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.

Skills

Work under pressure

Team player

Passion for culinary experience

Quality and presentation

Relevant experience & qualifications

Eligibility to work in NZ

Education

Certificate in Cookery

Job description

IBIS Wellington is seeking a hands-on kitchen professional to join our team. You will work alongside Head Chef and Sous Chefs to supervise daily kitchen operations, ensure high-quality food preparation, and maintain strict health and safety standards.

You will lead a section, delegate tasks, monitor stock, and coordinate menu prep to deliver creative dishes while controlling costs. The role suits a passionate cook committed to quality and teamwork in a fast-paced hotel environment.