Executive Chef

Where Aotearoa’s finest produce meets bold Korean flavours.

Mövenpick Hotel Auckland is searching for a visionary Executive Chef to lead the culinary experience at BODA Restaurant, our signature dining venue celebrated for its creative fusion of local ingredients and Korean-inspired cuisine.

Nestled in the heart of Auckland’s CBD, Mövenpick blends modern elegance with genuine Swiss hospitality. With 207 stylishly designed rooms and a vibrant F&B offering, we strive to create memorable moments for every guest — and our cuisine is at the heart of that experience.

As Executive Chef, you will be the creative and operational leader of our kitchen. You’ll oversee all culinary areas including BODA Restaurant, room service, and conference/events catering, driving innovation, consistency, and an exceptional dining standard across the hotel.

You’ll bring passion, leadership, and a commitment to excellence — setting the tone for a positive, high-performing team culture.

• Provide strong leadership for the kitchen team, cultivating a culture of learning, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee menu design and execution, showcasing inventive dishes that champion local ingredients and modern techniques.
• Stay ahead of food trends and guest preferences, enhancing the culinary experience at BODA.
• Manage daily kitchen operations across all hotel outlets.
• Control food costs and labour expenses within budget guidelines.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and equipment management.
• Uphold the highest hygiene and food safety standards, including HACCP compliance.
• Ensure safe working practices and lead by example in all Health & Safety matters.
• Work closely with F&B leaders, Conference & Events, and hotel management to create seamless guest experiences.
• Support positive communication across departments to enable smooth service delivery

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in a high‑volume, quality-driven environment.
• Strong background in contemporary cuisine — experience with Asian/Korean flavours a strong advantage.
• A confident leader who can coach, mentor, and build a strong kitchen team.
• Exceptional organisational, financial, and operational management skills.
• A creative thinker who thrives on innovation and delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Flexibility to work across a rotating 7‑day roster, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Why join Movenpick Auckland and Accor? 

Accor isn't just about developing your career; it's also about helping you enjoy it too. We believe in rewarding your achievements with a range of exciting employee benefits and programs.

Just to name a few:

• Learn your Way & Typsy - Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you Learn!
• Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide
• Dry Cleaning of Uniform
• Staff Meals
• Accor's Parental Leave Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Car Park while on Shift