Executive Chef

Mövenpick Hotel Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand
On-site
Lead culinary experience
Oversee all culinary areas
Drive innovation and consistency
Mövenpick Hotel Auckland is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations at their BODA Restaurant, focusing on innovative dishes that blend local ingredients with Korean flavors. The role demands strong leadership and operational skills while promoting a positive team culture in a high-volume environment

Job Summary

  • As Executive Chef, you will be the creative and operational leader of our kitchen, overseeing all culinary areas including BODA Restaurant, room service, and conference/events catering.
  • You will provide strong leadership for the kitchen team, cultivating a culture of learning, creativity, and continuous improvement, while also managing daily kitchen operations and controlling costs.
  • Accor offers a range of exciting employee benefits and programs, including access to Accor Academy, discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide, and Staff Meals.

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Mövenpick Hotel Auckland is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations at their BODA Restaurant, focusing on innovative dishes that blend local ingredients with Korean flavors. The role demands strong leadership and operational skills while promoting a positive team culture in a high-volume environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead culinary experience
  • Oversee all culinary areas
  • Drive innovation and consistency
  • Manage daily kitchen operations
  • Control food costs and labour expenses
  • Uphold hygiene and food safety standards

Nice-to-have

  • Creative fusion of local ingredients
  • Bold Korean flavours
  • Positive high-performing team culture
  • Stay ahead of food trends

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience as Executive Chef or senior culinary leader
  • Strong background in contemporary cuisine
  • Experience with Asian/Korean flavours a strong advantage
  • Exceptional organisational, financial, and operational management skills
  • Flexibility to work across a rotating 7-day roster

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