Demi Chef

About the Company

Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport is an exquisite 5-star hotel situated at Auckland International Airport, featuring 311 spacious guestrooms. Guests enjoy a luxurious experience complemented by the informal lobby hub and panoramic rooftop bar and dining area, Te Kaahu. This venue offers captivating views from Manukau Harbour to Auckland City and celebrates New Zealand's rich Māori heritage through its culinary offerings.

Role Overview

As a Demi Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting food for a la carte, buffet, and pastry services with high standards. You will maintain cleanliness, safety, and order in the kitchen, oversee kitchen operations during absence of senior chefs, collaborate with other departments to improve guest experience, and contribute creatively to menu development while keeping up with food trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes for various service types including pastries, cakes, and breads, especially sourdough-based and culturally seasonal items.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment consistently.
• Take charge of kitchen operations when the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs are not present.
• Work alongside other departments to enhance guests’ overall experience.
• Keep abreast of culinary trends and assist in developing innovative menu items.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum three years’ experience in 4-to-5-star hotels or premium restaurants, with proven pastry, cake, and bread-making skills.
• Formal culinary arts qualification and strong technical culinary abilities.
• Creative, driven, and passionate about food and cooking.
• Ability to work independently during overnight shifts, overseeing food preparation and service.
• Competence in following detailed mise en place and food prep instructions.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including mornings and evenings.

Additional Benefits

• Access to Accor Academy for learning and earning simultaneously.
• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Benefit from Accor Heartist perks such as discounted food, beverages, and worldwide accommodation.
• Refer-a-friend bonuses.
• Meals provided during shifts.
• Paid parking via Park & Ride facilities.
• Paid birthday and wellness leave.
• Parental leave support under Accor’s scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program access.

Diversity and Inclusion

The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to support all candidates.