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.

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.