Overnight Chef

About Hilton Auckland

Our nautically-inspired hotel sits on the end of Princes Wharf, home to a wide variety of fine shops, restaurants, and bars. Hilton Auckland offers the most spectacular harbour views and features 187 stylish guest rooms, renowned restaurant FISH, iconic Bellini Bar and seven conference spaces.

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You will be the star of your station, crafting delicious dishes and wowing our guests. With your passion for cooking and your attention to detail, you'll be a valuable member of our culinary team. As an Overnight Chef, you’re not just overseeing the preparation of high-quality dishes – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Prepare great-tasting dishes:  Season, cook, and test dishes according to standard recipes, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation
• Lead overnight kitchen preparation and outlet readiness: Independently prepare ingredients, sauces, mise en place, and menu components for the following day's operations, ensuring all food preparation requirements across hotel outlets are completed accurately, on time, and to the required standard.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness:  Keep all work areas clean, tidy, and free of cross-contamination
• Ensure food quality and storage compliance:  Monitor ingredient quality, ensuring proper storage and stock rotation
• Assist with cost management:  Contribute to controlling food costs, improving gross profit margins, and meeting departmental financial targets
• Uphold regulatory standards:  Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience as a Demi Chef, or similar role in a hotel or restaurant environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities during overnight shifts.
• Culinary qualification is preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and safe food handling practices.
• Experience with food preparation, mise en place, and stock rotation.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering high-quality food.

Hilton Benefits

As a Hilton team member, you can expect to receive:

• Team member and Friends & Family discount on global Hilton room rates
• Discounts of up to 25% on products and services in participating Hilton outlets
• Access to Hilton University training, offering more than 2500 learning programs
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career development opportunities
• Complimentary staff meals whilst on duty
• Laundered dry cleaning services

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

We are looking for the exceptional applicants who are passionate about the hospitality industry and values being part of a supportive team. If you feel you are suitable for this role, please click "Apply"