Chef - DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

About Us

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington is part of Hilton, one of the world's leading hospitality brands. We are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through outstanding service, quality food, and a welcoming environment.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Chef to join our culinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced hotel environment and contribute to delivering memorable dining experiences for our guests.

Key Responsibilities

As a Chef, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting food to established recipes, standards, and specifications.
• Assisting with menu preparation and daily food production requirements.
• Preparing ingredients and completing mise en place for service periods.
• Ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation of all dishes.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and food handling procedures.
• Monitoring food stock levels and assisting with stock rotation and inventory control.
• Minimising food wastage and contributing to cost control initiatives.
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Working collaboratively with other kitchen and food & beverage team members.
• Assisting with training and supporting junior kitchen staff where required.
• Following all Hilton brand standards and operational procedures. 

Skills and Experience Required

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of three years' relevant experience as a Cook/Chef, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience working in a busy commercial kitchen, restaurant, hotel, or hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of a wide range of cooking methods and kitchen practices.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• A positive attitude and passion for delivering high-quality food.

Relevant culinary qualifications are advantageous but not essential where sufficient experience can be demonstrated. 

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of $28.00 to $30.00 per hour.
• Guaranteed full-time hours, minimum 35 hours per week upto a maximum of 45 hours per week, rostered as per operational requirements across seven days.
• Career development opportunities within Hilton.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Access to Hilton team member benefits and global travel discounts.
• Opportunity to work for one of the world's most recognised hospitality brands.

Availability Requirements

The successful applicant must be available to work on a rotating roster, including:

• Weekdays
• Weekends
• Public holidays
• Morning, afternoon, evening, and split shifts as required by business needs.

Applicants

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand or be able to meet Immigration New Zealand requirements for the relevant work visa category.

Apply now and become part of the team at DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington, where hospitality starts with a warm welcome and exceptional experiences.