Adjacent to Wellington’s waterfront, Inter Continental Wellington is the most centrally located and experienced global five-star hotel in New Zealand’s capital city.
Inter Continental Wellington is host to outstanding culinary excellence and an array of 5 F&B outlets to suit every occasion. The Lobby Lounge is a sophisticated hub offering an extensive list of spirits, wines, cocktails and all-day light meals and pastries. The Inter Continental High Tea experience brings what is arguably the best afternoon tea offering in Wellington. At the Club Inter Continental Lounge our chef prepares buffet breakfast, afternoon tea of sweet and savory treats, and evening canapés served with a selection of beverages during twilight drinks. Adjacent to the hotel is Two Grey, where breakfast, brunch and dinner options will delight and inspire. GPO is our latest restaurant serving the best local seafood, meat and wine from New Zealand.


Your day to day
Inter Continental Wellington is in search of a exceptional pastry talent with a keen eye for detail and flair for patisserie. This role offers the chance to broaden your expertise in pastry and baking while working with an outstanding creative team.
Responsibilities will include the following.

• Preparing, baking and presenting dishes to delight our guests.
• Adhere to local regulations concerning health, safety, or other compliance requirements.
• Work closely with the culinary team to brainstorm and develop innovative menu offerings.
• Control food usage to minimize waste, maintain a clean, safe and tidy work environment.
• Have clear communication with staff in various departments, particularly the kitchen and front of house teams.

What we need from you
We are looking for enthusiastic and professional team players who knows how to deliver great service and exceed guest expectations. To be successful you will need:

• A Culinary qualification
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Pastry Chef
• Experience in a hotel or resort environment
• The ability to problem solve & remain calm in busy periods
• Great organization skill and ability to plan when multiple events happening in the same time.
• Flexibility to work a range of hours, which includes but is not limited to afternoons, evenings & public holidays
• An ability to work legally in New Zealand

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 birthday leave
• full training provided
• daily laundered uniform
• additional parental leave benefits
• flexible work options
• proactive health days

Your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development program, IHG career milestone celebrations, and transfer of entitlements as you move and grow with IHG. In addition to the always-popular hotel perks like accommodation and food & beverage discounts, our discount retail platform makes your pay go even frther. We are proud to be IHG and we know you will be too.
So go on - click apply now and show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today and let's #Go Further Together.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.