Commis Chef

Giants Bar & Restaurant is Frankton’s local thoroughfare for outstanding food and drink.

About us

At the bottom of the world, in the middle of mother nature’s theatre, with hearty rustic food and drink and life’s simple comforts. Is us…surrounded by giants.

Inspired by that which is all around, we appreciate raw beauty and channel that into what we serve to create experiences with giant impressions.

We are looking for Two Commis Chefs to join our team!

Big on taste because we’re big on place.

Your day-to-day

As a Commis Chef, your key duties will include

Ensuring produce and food items used are of high quality.

Preparing, cooking & presenting an array of food - this could include Breakfast items, conference food.

Appropriately plating up food and accompaniments.

Meeting dietary requirements - dairy free, gluten Free.

Follow correct hygiene & Health & Safety procedures & usage of cooking appliances and tools.

Ensure all guests are always provided with a quality product.

Assist in maintaining HACCAP procedures as required.

Ensure supplies and equipment are maintained and that waste is minimised.

Help with other kitchen duties and washing up as needed.

Assist with Freezing and Preserving foods.

May assist with training and recruitment as required.

Take on other ad-hoc duties when the whole team needs to pull together

What we need from you

Ability to work late nights, during weekends and public holidays.

Be a strong team player and fit into a tight knit team.

Prior experience in a similar position.

Certification in Safe food handling would be advantageous but is not a requirement.

Ability to work 30 hours a week in a permanent contract.

Experience with a la carte menu.

NZQCF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. A mix of qualifications and experience may be suitable.

What we offer

Join our extraordinary world and experience a place where you can be yourself, have a flexible balance, share your ideas, support your personal growth and wellbeing and be a valued member of an inspirational team.

You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits including:

Flexible shift options

Free duty meals

Free carpark within a 5-minute walk of the hotel!

Paid day off for your birthday month

Enhanced parental leave

Proactive health days

50% off food & Beverage

Access to discounts for over 6,000 hotels worldwide!

IHG career milestone celebrations

We can potentially offer Visa sponsorship for the right candidate!

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law