Executive Chef

DoubleTree by Hilton Auckland Karaka is a premium hotel located next to the New Zealand Bloodstock Sales Centre, just 25 minutes from Auckland Airport. With 122 elegant guest rooms, an outdoor pool, beautiful gardens, and two signature dining venues—Ethereal Restuarant and Horseshoe Bar—we offer a refined experience in the heart of Karaka’s lush landscape.

We are seeking an Executive Chef to inspire, innovate, and elevate our food offering to new heights.

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it’s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here, to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.

An Executive Chef manages and leads the culinary operation to ensure it runs smoothly and meets Hilton standards.

What will I be doing?

As the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Oversee culinary operations in all restaurant’s Kitchens, including Pastry, Main Kitchen as well as stewarding operations.

Plan, prepare and implement high quality food and beverage products and set-ups in all areas and in the restaurants.

Work seamlessly with recipes, standards and plating guides.

Maintain all HACCP aspects within the hotel operation.

Participate actively in quality initiatives such as the daily Chef briefings and monthly team meetings in order to improve culinary operations, meet targets and keep communication flowing.

Knowledgeable of hotel’s occupancy, events, forecasts and achievements.

Review and/or prepare rosters ensuring that they fulfil high business productivity and guest satisfaction.

Monitor food quality and quantity to ensure the most economical usage of ingredients.

Advise new menus and seasonal food concept changes.

Ensure that all team members have a complete understanding of and adhere to the hotel’s team member rules and regulations.

The Management reserves the right to make changes to this job description at its sole discretion and without advance notice.

Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What are we looking for?

An Executive Chef serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

Proven experience as an Executive or Head Chef in a premium hospitality setting

Proven experience in banqueting across a variety of cuisines

5 years as Head of Kitchen in a 4 / 5-star category hotel or individual restaurants with high standards.

At least 8 years of experience as a Main Chef.

Passion for culinary innovation and guest experience

Strong leadership and communication skills

Expertise in cost control and kitchen management

Relevant culinary qualifications and food safety certifications

A major in cooking, advantageous.

Why Join Us?

Be part of the globally respected Hilton brand

Work in a modern, well-equipped kitchen in a beautiful rural location

Enjoy Hilton team member benefits including travel discounts and career development

Lead a team that values creativity, excellence, and collaboration

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Schedule: Full-time