Chef De Partie

As a Chef de Partie you play a key role in ensuring the consistency quality and excellence of our kitchen operations. You will support the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs while taking ownership of your section and leading your team with professionalism and pride.

As a Chef De Partie you will:

• Work closely with the Executive 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
• Liaise with Restaurant Ambassadors and Management regarding menu availability changes and special requests
• 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

**This role is Full-Time Permanent (40 hours per week) and the successful candidate must have Full NZ Working rights.** 

Qualifications :

• Minimum 3 years commercial cookery experience in a similar role
• Previous experience in a luxury hotel or 5-star environment (preferred)
• Level 5 Diploma in Professional Cookery
• Full NZ Working rights
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail
• A commitment to professional presentation and behaviour at all times
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Physical fitness to stand for extended periods (up to 8 hours per shift)
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays in line with operational requirements
• A genuine passion for mentoring training and developing others
• A desire to grow and progress within Sofitel

Additional Information :

Benefits:

• Free staff meal provided during shift
• Family & Friends Hotel Discounts Ongoing reward and recognition incentives and awards.
• Annual reward of a free nights accommodation at the hotel (did we say there is breakfast and dinner included)
• 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!
• Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage Accommodation Worldwide
• Accors refer-a-friend bonus
• Accors Parental Leave Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

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 youre welcome to let us know.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time