Chef de Partie - Creative Kitchen Lead with Staff Meals

ibis, ibis Styles, ibis budget; Wellington; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ibis Wellington as part of our kitchen team, working with a fantastic crew to prepare, cook and serve meals that delight guests. You will collaborate with the Head Chef and Sous Chefs, taking responsibility for your section while maintaining top-quality presentation and cost-aware margins.

You will uphold strict food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards, lead junior team members, and ensure stock is controlled and waste minimised.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively and collectively as part of a team.
• Certificate in Cookery.
• Flexibility to work across a 7-day roster (morning and evening shifts).
• PASSION for delivering an outstanding culinary experience.
• PASSION for quality and presentation.
• Relevant experience and qualifications.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
• You will have a passion for cooking and providing high-quality food that Ibis Wellington is renowned for.

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

Ability to work well under pressure

Teamwork

Flexible roster

Culinary passion

Quality and presentation

Relevant experience

Eligibility to work in New Zealand

Cooking passion

Education

Certificate in Cookery

Job description

Join Ibis Wellington as part of our kitchen team, working with a fantastic crew to prepare, cook and serve meals that delight guests. You will collaborate with the Head Chef and Sous Chefs, taking responsibility for your section while maintaining top-quality presentation and cost-aware margins.

You will uphold strict food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards, lead junior team members, and ensure stock is controlled and waste minimised.