Chef de Partie

Wellington’s largest economy hotel within walking distance to the capital’s largest venues, Takina, Te Papa, TSB and Sky Stadium. This robust hotel offers consistency and efficiency for large groups with generous vibrant Vivant restaurant dining spaces, offering a big buffet breakfast, and a la carte lunch and dinner.

Become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you into a world where life pulses with passion.

Ready for a sizzling career move? You will play a pivotal role in our kitchen working alongside a fantastic team. The food you prepare, cook and serve makes our guests smile and wanting more.

• 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.

• 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.