Chef de Partie | Naumi Hotels Wellington

Are you a culinary enthusiast with a passion for creating exquisite dishes? Are you ready to take your culinary career to the next level by working with a Top-Ranked restaurant in Wellington? Join our exceptional culinary team as a Chef de Partie!

Naumi Hotels is a boutique hospitality group, whose brand is synonymous with whimsical spaces, imaginative micro-experiences, bespoke services, and prime locality. We are looking for a creative, culinary professional who is looking to develop their career and support the kitchen team with delivering an exceptional culinary experience to our guests and team members. Check out TripAdvisor's top-rated Wellington restaurant - https://lolarouge.nz/

This Chef de Partie position, reporting to the Executive Chef, will be part of the Naumi Wellington Kitchen team, responsible for managing our busy operations. The Kitchen team prepares a daily guest breakfast, daily team lunches, catering for conferences and events, and dinner service at Lola Rouge, a culinary exploration of Asian-inspired cuisines, using locally sourced ingredients.

The opportunity is for a full-time permanent role, 40 hours of work per week, between Monday to Sunday as per roster.

Wat you will be doing. . .

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to the highest culinary standards
• Supporting our Chef with creating new menu concepts
• Bringing creativity and innovation to the kitchen, contributing to the evolution of our culinary offerings
• Collaborating with the wider Naumi teams like Restaurant & Bar and Housekeeping to keep the kitchen aligned with expected volumes
• Lead by example for exceptional hygiene practices and effective Food Control Plans
• Knowledgeable/experienced in kitchen hand duties and responsibilities

Bring with you …

• 3+ years proven track record of working as a Chef De Partie or similar role in a fast-paced environment, hotel kitchen experience is a big plus
• Level 5 or equivalent qualification in culinary arts is preferable
• Strong culinary skills and a deep understanding of various cooking techniques
• A passion for creating exceptional dishes and a commitment to culinary excellence
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Attention to detail and a dedication to maintaining the highest standards of food quality

Enjoy working at Naumi…

• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression as our business grows
• Discount accommodation when staying at our properties across NZ, AU and Singapore
• Rewards and incentives for positive guest reviews
• Referral Bonus Program
• Naumi Knights Program

If this sounds like the role you have been waiting for, we'd love to hear from you. Start your journey with us - apply now!

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

At Naumi, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and how we live our values. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Our goal is to provide a fair, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone. If you require any support or adjustments to participate fully in the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know. Please feel assured that anything you share will remain confidential. You can reach our People & Performance team at careers@naumihotels.com, and we’ll be happy to assist you.