Senior Chef de Partie

Role summary

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The Senior Chef de Partie supports the kitchen leadership team by managing an assigned section, preparing and cooking food to Novotel and Accor standards, and helping deliver consistent meals across restaurant, banquet and room-service operations. Candidates should have professional kitchen experience, sound knowledge of food preparation, hygiene and HACCP procedures, and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. The role requires teamwork, organisation, attention to detail and a positive attitude. Applicants should be comfortable guiding junior team members, controlling food quality and presentation, reducing waste, and following health and safety requirements. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays is expected.

About the employer

Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square is part of Accor, a leading international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across the world. Novotel is Accor’s midscale brand, designed for business and leisure travellers seeking comfortable accommodation, practical facilities and welcoming service. The Christchurch hotel is located in the city centre, close to Cathedral Square, restaurants, attractions and business areas. Its team typically supports accommodation, food and beverage, meetings and events, and guest services. Accor places strong emphasis on professional development, inclusion, sustainability and creating positive guest experiences. Working for the hotel can provide experience within a global hospitality network, with opportunities to build culinary, operational and leadership skills and potentially progress to other Accor properties in New Zealand or internationally.

Working in New Zealand

New Zealand offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, cafés, tourism and seasonal destinations, with Christchurch providing steady work and a lower-cost lifestyle than Auckland or Queenstown. The country has a relaxed, multicultural culture, strong outdoor traditions and a generally friendly working environment. Employees can enjoy hiking, skiing, beaches, national parks and excellent food and wine. Christchurch has good public transport, shopping, healthcare and access to the South Island’s mountains and coast, although housing and transport costs should be planned carefully. Overseas applicants generally need an appropriate work visa, such as an Accredited Employer Work Visa, which normally requires a qualifying job offer from an accredited employer. Working-holiday visas may suit eligible young nationals for temporary work. Candidates should confirm visa rules, pay, accommodation and relocation costs through Immigration New Zealand before accepting an offer.