Senior Chef de Partie

Are you a talented Senior Ched de Partie ready to join a great team of hotel chefs?

Our hotel offers a busy, exciting work environment cooking for a la carte, buffet, and event menus. Learn from an experienced head chef, enjoy great team-mates, free parking, hotel perks, and the opportunity to refine your skills!

Are you a passionate, energetic chef with well demonstrated skills and experience in the kitchen? You will love working on a busy evening service (A la Carte, buffet, and some functions skills would be an advantage). You must enjoy working predominantly evening shifts, including weekends, with flexibility to step in and help on the AM shift from time to time.  You will be working under the Head Chef as a senior chef, sometimes running the shift on your own.

Where? Jet Park Hamilton Airport Hotel and Conference Centre is located across the road from Hamilton Airport- we are proudly independent, New Zealand owned and operated. We are a 4-star plus hotel and have recently been nominated as a finalist in the Waikato Business Awards for customer service- which is at the heart of all we do!

To be successful in securing a high-quality role we're looking for:

• Qualified chefs with at least CDP level experience of 3+ years.
• Experience with a range of cooking styles, a la carte, buffet, café and conference catering.
• Can work under pressure and accustomed to being in-charge when needed!
• A skilled, passionate culinary specialist who keeps abreast of food trends.
• Focus on great guest experience by ensuring superb food and service.
• Experienced in adhering to health & safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Effective communication skills, and an aptitude for multi-tasking and good team-work.
• Able to work on a rostered basis and be reliable in your attendance. This position is primarily for someone who can work evening shifts, including weekends.

We have a friendly team and and we offer great benefits, training, free parking, meals, uniform along with an experienced and stable leadership team who have created a stable and secure work place.

We are not able to assist applicants who require a work visa, you must have a current work visa and/or citizenship or residency.

Please apply with cover letter and CV.  Please feel free to direct any queries in confidence to Sonja Herrmann, Group HR Manager Jet Park Hotels.