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Executive Chef

Novotel · Auckland, North Island

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Fit summary

Strong fit if you have hotel or large-brigade kitchen leadership and can deliver consistent Accor/Novotel midscale dining standards in Auckland.

Day in the role

As Executive Chef at a Novotel property in Auckland, you would run the hotel kitchen end to end: set production schedules and staffing, check incoming goods and finished plates, enforce sanitation standards, supervise cooks, and shape plating and buffet or restaurant displays for guests.

Skills to emphasize

Prioritise kitchen leadership, food-safety discipline, receiving and QC, scheduling, and presentation standards. No certification resources were supplied for this listing.

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Is this role remote?

No. The listing is on-site in Auckland (remote flag is 0).

What does Novotel specialize in?

Midscale hotels under Accor, with Novotel Suites as the apartment-hotel arm.

What core duties define the job?

Sanitation oversight, food QC, scheduling and staffing, supervising cooks, and presentation.

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Company facts (cached)

Website: novotel.com/fr/home/index.shtml

Novotel is a French midscale hotel brand owned by Accor. Created in 1967 in France, the company grew into what became the Accor group in 1983, and Novotel remained a pillar brand of Accor's multi-brand strategy. Novotel manages 559 hotels in 65 countries (2021). Since 2010, Novotel also includes the apartment hotel brand Novotel Suites.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

EXECUTIVE CHEF — NOVOTEL, Auckland, North Island About the Role Provide strong leadership to the kitchen team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and professional development. Lead, coach, and develop team members to build capability, performance, and engagement. Oversee culinary operations across Acacia Restaurant & Garden Bar, conferencing, events, and room service, ensuring quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction. Core Duties Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and professional development within the kitchen team Lead, coach, and develop team members to build capability, performance, and engagement Oversee culinary operations across Acacia Restaurant & Garden Bar, conferencing, events, and room service Ensure quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction in all culinary services provided What You Bring A minimum of 5 years' experience as an Executive Chef or equivalent role in a high-volume kitchen environment Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate team members Strong culinary expertise, including knowledge of menu development, cost control, and food safety practices A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in culinary operations Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective teamwork and guest interaction Working at NOVOTEL At NOVOTEL, we value our team members and provide a supportive work environment that encourages growth and development. We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for career advancement. Applying for This Role To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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