Commis Chef | Breakfast

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Novotel & Ibis Auckland Ellerslie is hiring a full-time Commis Chef for the Breakfast Team. You’ll help keep the kitchen organized and efficient, preparing, cooking and presenting breakfast items to brand standards, assist senior chefs, and support banquets while monitoring stock rotation and hygiene. The role rewards strong teamwork, reliability, and timely service to delight guests. For candidates, show a genuine culinary passion, previous commis experience or culinary studies, knowledge of health and safety, NZ Food Safety certificate or willingness to obtain, and flexibility to work early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays. Tips: tailor your CV to breakfast operations, highlight measurable outcomes, confirm legal right to work in NZ, and note any certifications and current study.

Company Description

Novotel & Ibis Auckland Ellerslie is a bustling property just 15 minutes from the Auckland CBD which hosts a variety of guests.  We offer exceptional food and beverage options, multiple conference spaces, and 247 contemporary guest rooms, all designed to provide an unforgettable experience.

Job Description

As our Commis Chef in our Breakfast Team, you will be vital in keeping your kitchen section organized, efficient, and performing at a high standard, while consistently meeting all service expectations and brand requirements. Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to;

• Prepare, cook, and present menu items to a high standard, following recipes and supporting smooth breakfast and banquets operations.
• Collaborate effectively with the team, assisting senior chefs, contributing to departmental goals, and ensuring strong cross-department relationships.
• Maintain and collaborate on stock rotation/ stock control processes to reduce wastage and maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Perform tasks within a timely manner to ensure high guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

Whilst talent and attitude are our primary requirements, ideally you also have:

• A passion for delivering a wonderful culinary experience to our guests.
• Previous experience in a similar role or currently studying culinary
• Understanding of workplace health & safety principles. 
• NZ Food Safety certificate or the willingness to obtain one. Preferred but not essential.
• Flexibility - you are required to work a variety of shifts, including late nights, early mornings, public holidays and weekends 

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Opportunities for further development and worldwide career progression.
• Staff & Friends/ Family rates at Accor hotels worldwide.
• Diverse and inclusive work culture.
• EAP Services + Flexible Rosters + Time in Lieu.
• Supportive & Inclusive Leadership + Collaborative & Respectful Management.
• Free meal at work + Anniversary Stay + Annual Wage Review + Weekly Pay + Uniform.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. You must be either a New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a current and open work visa with at least 12 months until expiry.