Chef De Partie

• 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

• 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

Previous experience in a luxury hotel or 5-star environment

• Free staff meal provided during shift
• Family & Friends Hotel Discounts Ongoing reward and recognition incentives and awards
• Annual reward of a free night's 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
• Accor's refer-a-friend bonus
• Accor's Parental Leave Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program