Job Description

A little different. A lot more exciting. #YoullLikeItHere

At Naumi Hotels, we believe hospitality should be anything but ordinary. Bold, playful and full of personality, our hotels are designed to create memorable experiences for every guest.

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our culinary team in Auckland. If you love working with fresh ingredients, enjoy the energy of a busy kitchen and are eager to develop your culinary skills, we'd love to hear from you! The opportunity is for a full-time permanent role with minimum 32 hours of work per week, between Monday to Sunday as per roster.

What you'll be doing

• Assist with the preparation, cooking and presentation of dishes to Naumi's quality standards.
• Support the Chef de Partie and wider kitchen team in delivering consistent, high-quality food experiences.
• Ensure ingredients, mise en place and kitchen sections are prepared for service.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Assist with stock rotation, portion control and minimising food waste.
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
• Bring a positive attitude, creativity and a willingness to learn every day.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally within a hotel or restaurant environment.
• A genuine passion for food, cooking and developing culinary skills.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations and food safety practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• A reliable, flexible and team focused approach.
• Willingness to work rostered shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Valid working rights in New Zealand.

Enjoy working at Naumi…

• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression as our business grows
• Discount accommodation when staying at our properties across NZ, AU, Dubai and Singapore
• Rewards and incentives for positive guest reviews
• Referral Bonus Program
• Naumi Knights Program
• Service Recognition Program

If this sounds like the role you have been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you. Start your journey with us – apply now!

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

At Naumi, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and how we live our values. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. Our goal is to provide a fair, inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone. If you require any support or adjustments to participate fully in the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know. Please feel assured that anything you share will remain confidential. You can reach our People & Performance team at careers@naumihotels.com and we’ll be happy to assist you.