Night Chef

Grand Millennium Auckland - where exceptional hospitality meets refined dining in a setting that radiates warmth and sophistication. We’re now looking for a talented Night Shift Chef de Partie to join our passionate team and help craft unforgettable dining experiences, contributing to our “A Thousand Ways of Happiness” promise.

Our purpose is simple: Your best time and place – right here, right now. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional moments for every guest. You’ll bring this to life overnight by preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining our exacting standards, and ensuring our guests receive an exceptional dining experience no matter the hour.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes throughout the overnight shift.
• Deliver consistent food quality across overnight room service and hotel operations.
• Work confidently and independently during quieter overnight periods.
• Ensure every plate meets our presentation and quality standards.
• Complete food preparation to support the wider kitchen team for the following day.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen throughout your shift.
• Uphold food safety, health & safety, and compliance standards.
• Keep an eye on stock levels, wastage, cost control, and sustainability practices.
• Work closely with the wider kitchen and hotel night teams to ensure a seamless guest experience.

What we're looking for:

• A trained and qualified Chef with previous Chef de Partie or similar experience.
• Previous hotel or high-volume kitchen experience would be highly regarded.
• You’re comfortable working overnight and can operate confidently with minimal supervision.
• You thrive under pressure, take initiative, and lead with integrity.
• You genuinely care about quality and consistency (and it shows in your food).
• A strong food production background and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• A calm, collaborative approach, particularly when unexpected requests come through overnight.
• Strong understanding of food safety, health & safety, and compliance standards.
• Flexibility to work shifts depending on business needs.

Why join us?

• Opportunities to grow within our national and international portfolio.
• A supportive and inclusive kitchen culture.
• Great staff benefits such as staff meals on duty, F&B and accommodation discounts, uniform, and laundry services.
• The opportunity to work within a dynamic, multi-kitchen hotel environment.
• Permanent part-time employment with a minimum of 16 hours per week.
• An hourly rate of $28–$32, depending on experience.
• Overnight shifts are 10pm–6am.

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

At the appropriate stage we will request your references; we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.

Join us at Grand Millennium Auckland - where even after dark, every dish is an opportunity to create an exceptional guest experience and Experience Something Truly Grand.