Chef de Partie

About The Role - Te mahi

An exciting opportunity awaits a part time Chef De Partie to join our busy kitchen in the Food Exchange restaurant on the top floor of Novotel Christchurch Airport, overlooking the airport runway and the alps

The available role is Full-time based at Novotel Christchurch Airport Hotel, with guaranteed 32 hours per week and an hourly rate of $29 - $30.

Responsibilities | Ngā haepapa

• Produce excellent quality dishes to brand standards for the restaurant, bar, conferencing, and room service.
• Organising the shift, placing orders, prep completion and supporting the team to ensure the kitchen is always well prepared, clean and hygienic for each shift
• Support the Head Chef and where appropriate guide junior kitchen team members
• Offer flexibility with dietary needs and ensure excellent food hygiene and safety standard are adhered to
• Foster a great team environment of cooperation and respect between co-workers

Requirements

About you | Ko koe tēnei

• The successful candidate must have a certificate at NZQF level 4 or higher, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
• At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.
• 1 years proven experience as Chef in a medium to large restaurant
• Engaging personality and a great team player
• Expert in product quality and presentation skills
• Knowledge of cooking trends and best practices
• Capable of planning and delegating multiple tasks
• Willing to learn and grow, some knowledge of Health and Safety (training provided)
• Willing to work on a rotating roster
• Candidates must already have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered for the role.

Benefits

He kura te tangata - We are all valued

As an employer of choice, we offer great employee benefits like life cover, outstanding health and wellbeing programs, and discounts on hotels, restaurants, bars and spas across our network -not just for you but in some cases your friends and family too

• Work for an Employer of Choice
• Meals on Duty
• Free parking at the airport
• A competitive salary as well as best in the industry long service perks and anniversary vouchers
• Leadership development and training on the job, online and through regular workshops/group events
• Fantastic hotel rates, and restaurant and spa discounts across our network.

Who We Are

Novotel Christchurch Airport is part of the Accor Hotels franchise and Hind Management Group (NZ Employer of Choice Novotel and Hind Management believe in empathy, understanding and accommodating differences. We believe that 'we are all valued' and our success is a direct reflection of our people, teamwork, passion and professionalism.

Our values are based on caring, working together, and doing the right thing. We are passionate about our people. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are proud to promote diversity and inclusion within our workplace and ensure an equitable selection process for all.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai

Hind Management is committed to accessibility, should you require assistance or support and are unable to apply online due to an access need, contact our office or email our Talent Acquisition Team at We will aim to respond within 48 hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are proud to promote diversity and inclusion within our workplace and ensure an equitable selection process for all. We offer a fully inclusive accessible hiring process, let us know how we can support you to present your best self.

Our Values***E MANAWANUI ANA MATOU - WE CARE

KA WHAI MATOU I TE TIKA - WE DO THE RIGHT THING

KA MAHI TAHI MATOU - WE WORK TOGETHER***