About us

Crowne Plaza Christchurch is located in the heart of downtown Christchurch, right opposite Victoria Square and just a short walk from major attractions, including the Avon River, Town Hall, Art Gallery, Te Pae Conference Centre and the modern dining and shopping precincts.

Our Kitchen department is the heart and centre of the hotel, and you could be joining this great team as a Chef de Partie with us!

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Prepare and cook a la carte dishes for our restaurant, bar, and in-room dining
• Assist with breakfast buffet, functions and events preparation
• Work with our Senior Chef de Partie, Sous Chef and Executive Chef to design menus
• Train and coach chefs and kitchen stewards
• Work in a safe and clean environment in accordance with HACCAP

What we need from you

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Chef de Partie
• Hotel Experience preferred
• Strong Knowledge of a la carte and banquet service with modern and classical cooking techniques
• Problem solving, reasoning and training abilities.
• Ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties.

What we offer

You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family’s wellbeing, including:

• paid birthday leave
• full training provided
• daily laundered uniform
• additional parental leave benefits
• proactive health days

Your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development program, IHG career milestone celebrations, and transfer of entitlements as you move and grow with IHG. In addition to the always-popular hotel perks like accommodation and food & beverage discounts, our discount retail platform makes your pay go even further. We are proud to be IHG and we know you will be too.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who can prove their valid rights to live and work in New Zealand.