Executive Pastry Chef at IHG Career

, , New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Creativity, Leadership, Mentoring, Quality Control, Inventory Management, Cost Control, Food Safety, Hygiene, Communication, Organization, Time Management, Flexibility, Culinary Skills, Attention To Detail, Passion For Pastry

Industry

Hospitality

Description

An exciting opportunity for a Pastry Sous Chef ready to step up, or an already established Executive Pastry Chef eager to lead our luxury pastry team and elevate the overall pastry culinary experience. Situated adjacent to Wellington’s stunning waterfront, InterContinental Wellington stands as the most globally recognised five-star hotel in New Zealand’s vibrant capital. The hotel offers beautifully appointed luxury rooms and suites, with dining experiences that showcase culinary excellence. Whether welcoming international guests or local visitors, InterContinental Wellington delivers a memorable stay at the heart of the city. Your day to day As the Executive Pastry Chef, you will take the creative and operational lead of our pastry kitchen, overseeing every detail to ensure an exceptional standard of quality and consistency. This is a hands-on role with opportunities for growth and development ahead. Your days will typically include: Designing seasonal menus for Afternoon Tea, events, and our dessert offerings, ensuring creativity and alignment with our brand standards. Leading, mentoring, and inspiring the small pastry team of 4 to deliver excellence. Supervising daily production to ensure consistent quality and presentation of all pastry items across the hotel Managing inventory, controlling costs, and working closely with suppliers to ensure the highest quality ingredients while meeting financial targets. Ensuring the pastry kitchen operates in line with food safety standards and hotel policies, maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene at all times. What it takes to be a 5-Star Pastry Chef: We’re seeking a enthusiastic, creative chef who is passionate about delivering outstanding service and exceeding guest expectations at every turn. To be successful in this role, you will need: Minimum of 5 years' experience in a five-star luxury hotel, resort, or equivalent high-end culinary environment Formal culinary qualification, with a focus or specialization in pastry preferred Creative flair and a genuine passion for crafting exceptional, innovative pastry and dessert offerings Excellent communication skills and a meticulous eye for detail A positive, can-do attitude and eagerness to continuously learn and grow Strong organizational and time management skills, especially when juggling multiple events and service periods Flexibility to work across various shifts, including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and public holiday What we offer You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family’s wellbeing, including: Paid birthdays leave Free meals Discounts on 6000 + hotels worldwide Discounts on hotel Food & Beverage Full training Retail discounts to make your paycheck go further. Daily laundered uniforms – we’ve got you looking sharp, every day. Plus, your career growth is in good hands. Through our lifelong development program, IHG career milestones, and transferable entitlements, you’ll be set for success. And of course, those amazing hotel perks like accommodation and food discounts make life even sweeter. Please note: This is not an expatriate package role but candidates from all backgrounds are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

As the Executive Pastry Chef, you will lead the pastry kitchen, ensuring quality and consistency in all pastry items. You will design seasonal menus and mentor a small team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences.