Head Pastry Chef

An exciting opportunity for a Pastry Sous Chef ready to step up, or an already established Head 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 Head 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 4/5 chefs. 
• 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 
• Creative flair and a genuine passion for crafting exceptional, innovative pastry and dessert offerings 
• Excellent communication skills and 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 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 birthday leave 
• Free meals  
• Discounts on 6500 + hotels worldwide 
• Discounts on hotel Food & Beverage 
• Full training 
• Retail discounts to make your paycheck go further. 
• Daily laundered uniforms

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: We are offering a local package; however, candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.