Demi Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Dining discounts

Job summary

Novotel & Ibis Rotorua Lakeside is seeking a Demi Chef to join our Kitchen team in Rotorua. You will prepare and present dishes for a la carte, buffet, and pastry services while maintaining high standards and kitchen hygiene.

The role requires pastry skills, strong culinary training, and the ability to work independently across a 7-day operation, including evenings and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a 4-star hotel or high-end restaurants, with pastry, cakes, breads expertise
• Qualified in culinary arts with strong technical skills
• Creative, self-motivated, and passionate about food
• Able to work independently during shifts and manage food prep and service
• Flexible to work across a 7-day operation, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays

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

Chef experience

Pastry skills

Creativity

Independence

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Novotel & Ibis Rotorua Lakeside

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.

About Us

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.

About the Role

AsDemi Chef, your responsibilitieswill include:

• 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

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 for food preparation
• Flexible and available to work across a 7-day operation, including evenings,weekendsand public holidays

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.

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