Chef de Partie

Working for Hilton Lake Taupo

Set above the stunning Lake Taupō with panoramic views of the volcanic mountains, Hilton Lake Taupō combines historic charm with modern sophistication.

Featuring 113 beautifully appointed rooms and apartments, the hotel offers thermally heated outdoor pools, tennis courts, a fitness centre, and the acclaimed Bistro Lago restaurant.

As a premier venue for conferences, events, and weddings, Hilton Lake Taupō provides elegant spaces, tailored service, and world-class amenities to create unforgettable experiences.

This position is a minimum of 30 hours guaranteed per week and is a rotating roster.

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You are the Master of your culinary station, creating delicious dishes guests love. As a Chef de Partie, you’re not just overseeing kitchen operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day

Prepare great tasting dishes:  Season, cook, and test dishes according to standard recipes, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation

Supervise the kitchen team:  Oversee line cooks to ensure and provide support as needed in the absence of senior chefs to ensure smooth and efficient operations

Maintain kitchen cleanliness:  Keep all work areas clean, tidy, and free of cross-contamination

Ensure food quality and storage compliance:  Monitor ingredient quality, ensuring proper storage and stock rotation

Assist with cost management:  Contribute to controlling food costs, improving gross profit margins, and meeting departmental financial targets

Inspire and develop the team:  Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment

* Uphold regulatory standards:  Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member well-being

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications

Education:

Technical education in hospitality or culinary school preferred.

Basic Food and Hygiene Training Certification.

* HACCP certified or equivalent HACCP experience.

Experience:

At least 1 years of experience as a Demi Chef de Partie with an international hotel brand of a similar calibre

Skills:

Strong English communication skills, including verbal, listening, and written communication.

Ability to work with a wide range of products and ingredients.

Innovative, proactive, and reliable.

Ability to work under pressure and in a multicultural environment.

Cost awareness.

Strong stress management skills.

Excellent problem-solving ability.

Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage competing demands.

Commitment and determination to follow Hilton procedures and standards.

Planning and time management skills.

Sound decision-making skills.

Others:

Available to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Computer skills are advantageous

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.