Chef de Partie (Breakfast) | Onemata Restaurant

Chef de Partie (Breakfast) | Onemata Restaurant

About us

Park Hyatt Auckland is a luxury waterfront hotel that offers an unparalleled guest experience. Located in the heart of the city, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, world-class facilities and innovative cuisine that showcases the very best of New Zealand. Join our talented team and be a part of the next chapter in our story.

Park Hyatt Auckland

At Park Hyatt Auckland, we are committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences through genuine hospitality, outstanding quality, and a passion for creating memorable moments for our guests. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Chef de Partie - Breakfast to join the talented team at Onemata Restaurant.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume breakfast environment and takes pride in consistently delivering exceptional food and guest experiences.

As Chef de Partie, you will take ownership of the breakfast operation, ensuring the highest standards of preparation, presentation, and service are maintained. You will play a key role in setting the tone for our guests' day by delivering a premium breakfast experience that reflects the Park Hyatt brand.

While your primary focus will be breakfast service, flexibility to support lunch operations when required is essential.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead and execute daily breakfast service in a busy à la carte and buffet environment.

Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standards of quality and consistency.

Ensure smooth and efficient service during peak breakfast periods.

Support the team during lunch service as required.

Maintain strong food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.

Assist with stock management, ordering, and minimizing waste.

Work collaboratively with both kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Train and mentor junior chefs where required.

Contribute ideas and creativity to menu development and seasonal offerings.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie in a high-volume breakfast operation.

Exceptional breakfast cookery skills and a genuine passion for the breakfast dining experience.

Strong work ethic with a hands-on approach and attention to detail.

Ability to remain calm and organized under pressure.

Experience working in luxury hotels or premium restaurants is highly desirable.

Availability to work early morning shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

A team player who leads by example and brings positive energy to the kitchen.

Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen best practices.

A commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences through true hospitality.

The Ideal Candidate

You are someone who understands that breakfast is more than just a meal. You take pride in creating memorable guest experiences, thrive on the energy of a busy service, and understand the importance of consistency, speed, and quality. You bring a strong sense of ownership, are reliable, and genuinely enjoy working within a high-performing team environment.

Why Join Park Hyatt Auckland?

Work in one of New Zealand's premier luxury hotels.

Be part of an award-winning culinary team.

Opportunities for learning, development, and career growth within Hyatt.

Colleague recognition and wellness programs.

Discounted accommodation and dining benefits worldwide across Hyatt hotels.

A supportive and inclusive team culture.

If you are passionate about breakfast, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and believe in creating exceptional guest experiences through genuine hospitality, we'd love to hear from you.

A career with Hyatt opens a world of opportunities. We have continually been named one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces.

Our values of Empathy, Wellbeing, Respect, Integrity, Experimentation and Inclusion are at the core of what we do. Our family atmosphere is what keeps our associates highly engaged

If you are a talented and experienced Sous Chef who is passionate about creating extraordinary culinary experiences, we encourage you to apply now.

Join us at Park Hyatt Auckland and be part of a team dedicated to culinary excellence!