Pastry Chef de Partie

Sofitel - Chic, Passionate, Indulged, Special. Experience the very best of modern luxury at Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour. Here you can indulge in a decidedly chic encounter that combines the spirit of Aotearoa with the French Art de Vivre.

The unmistakable influence of fashion has imbued Sofitel with a couture approach to service, from the fine attention paid to the smallest detail, to the elaborate flourishes that enchant and delight guests. As proud “Ambassadors” of l’Art de Vivre around the world, we are committed to delivering hospitality excellence and heartfelt service, in a manner that is tailor-made to our guests

We are looking for an ambassador for Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour as Part Time Pastry Chef de Partie. The ambassador should an eye for detail, a passion for creating magnifique luxury experience for our guests and developing a wonderful team.

Start Date: ASAP

Our Ambassador will:

• To assist the (pastry / kitchen leaders) Sous, Head Chef or designated and Executive Pastry Chef’s and where necessary operate a section of pastry kitchen and ensure that food standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques are carried out according to established recipes / standards.
• Creativity and the ability to develop innovative pastry recipes.
• To organize an assigned section and ensure it runs efficiently and productively.
• Be familiar with the other kitchen / pastry kitchen sections, promoting flexibility
• and productivity.
• Ensure all food produced is in line with pastry kitchen recipes and standards.
• Prepare and cook all food orders with a sense of urgency.
• Check all food is stored and handled as per current food health and hygiene
• regulations.
• Ensure that work area, equipment and section is kept clean at all times, in
• accordance with current health and hygiene regulations.
• Monitor daily kitchen / pastry kitchen food and product requirements and advise
• the supervisor of these well in advance.
• All other Kitchen responsibilities.

• Minimum two (2) years commercial cookery and pastry experience in a similar role, preferably including 5 star experience.
• Holds a Level 5 Diploma in Professional Cookery.
• Has the aptitude and willingness to undertake further development with Sofitel.
• Physically fit and able to stand for the duration of a shift (8 hours).
• Organise time and work efficiently.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays due to the business needs
• Projects professional image at all times through personal presentation / interpersonal skills. Effective numeracy, verbal and written communication skills.
• Desire and ability to train and develop staff.
• Appreciates and maintains an effective outlet for stress.
• Initiates contacts and establishes rapport easily.

• Learn your Way - Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you Learn!
• Work Your Way - Flexibility to ensure a work life balance!
• Benefits Your Way - Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide
• Complimentary meals on shift
• Accor's Parental Leave Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program