Demi Chef

Pullman; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on shift

Paid Parking at Park & Ride

Paid Wellness Leave

Refer a Friend Incentive

Accor Academy access

Job summary

Pullman hotel is seeking an experienced chef to lead pastry and core kitchen operations in a high-end setting. The role requires strong culinary skills and a passion for innovative menus, pastry execution, and guest satisfaction.

You will manage mise en place, coordinate with departments, and oversee service during key shifts while supporting the Executive Chef and team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a 4–5-star hotel or high-end restaurant with pastries, cakes and breads (sourdough-based, seasonal and cultural).
• Qualified in culinary arts with strong technical skills and abilities.
• Creative, self-motivated and passionate about food.
• Able to work independently during graveyard shifts, managing food preparation and service.
• Capable of following detailed instructions for mise en place and food preparation.
• Flexible in working various shifts, including mornings and evenings as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food items for a la carte, buffet, and pastry services to high standards.
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and organisation of the kitchen at all times.
• Supervise kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance the overall guest experience.
• Stay updated with the latest food trends and contribute creatively to menu development.

Skills

Pastry skills

Culinary arts

Creativity

Leadership

Graveyard shift readiness

Mise en place discipline

Education

Culinary arts qualification

Job description

• Prepare and present food items for a la carte, buffet, and pastry services to high standards


• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and organisation of the kitchen at all times


• Supervise kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs


• Collaborate with other departments to enhance the overall guest experience


• Stay updated with the latest food trends and contribute creatively to menu development

Qualifications

• An experienced chef with a minimum of 3 years in a 4–5-star Hotel or high-end restaurants, with demonstrated experience with pastries, cakes, breads (Sourdough based, seasonal and cultural)


• Qualified in culinary arts with strong technical skills and abilities


• Creative, self-motivated, and passionate about food


• Able to work independently during graveyard shifts, managing food preparation and service


• Capable of following detailed instructions for mise en place and food preparation


• Flexible in working various shifts, including mornings and evenings as required

Additional Information

• Learn your Way - Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you Learn!


• Work Your Way - Flexibility to ensure a work life balance!


• Accor's refer-a-friend bonus


• Meals on shift


• Paid Parking at Park & Ride (North or South)


• Paid Wellness Leave


• Refer a Friend Incentive


• Accor's Parental Leave Scheme


• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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.