Demi Chef

Novotel; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Dining discounts

Training & development

Employee benefits

Job summary

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside is seeking an experienced Demi Chef to join our bustling kitchen team and contribute to high-quality dining experiences for guests. You will support pastry production, maintain hygiene, and assist in supervising shifts in the absence of senior chefs.

Ideally you have 3+ years in a 4-star hotel or top restaurants with pastry expertise, are creative, and can work across a 7-day operation, including evenings and weekends. Accor Heartist benefits apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a 4-star hotel or high-end restaurants, with pastries, cakes, breads.
• Qualified in culinary arts with strong technical skills.

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 & baking

High-end hotel experience

Education

Culinary arts qualification

Job description

Company Description

At Novotel & Ibis Rotorua Lakeside,we'relooking for anexperienced and passionateDemi Chefto join our Kitchen team.This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated chef who enjoys working in a busy hotel environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality food and supporting a strong kitchen team.

Novotel & Ibis Rotorua Lakeside offer the perfect balance of business and leisure, welcoming guests from around New Zealand and around the world. Our team is passionate about creating memorable experiences through genuine hospitality, teamwork, and heartfelt service.

Ifyou'reready to take the next step in your hospitality career and lead a team that loves what they do,we'dlove to hear from you.

Job Description

About the Role

AsDemi Chef, your responsibilitieswill include:

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

• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and organisation of the kitchenat 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

About you

We are looking for someone who ideally has:

• An experienced chef with a minimum of 3 years in a 4-star Hotel or high-end restaurants, withdemonstratedexperience 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 shifts, managing food preparation and service

• Capable of following detailed instructions forfood preparation

• Flexible and available to work across a7-day operation, including evenings,weekendsand public holidays

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

At Accor, you'll become part of a global hospitality family with opportunities to learn, grow, and build your career.

As a Heartist, you'll enjoy:

• A supportive and inclusive team environment.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Career progression across Accor hotels locally and internationally.

• Staff accommodation and dining discounts through the ALL Heartist programme.

• Access to employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.

If you enjoy making a difference through the little details and love creating memorable experiences for guests, we'd love to hear from you.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.