Chef de Partie
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Queenstown, New Zealand · Full-Time · $32 - $38/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
For cooks looking to take on more responsibility, a Chef de Partie post at an award-winning country hotel in the Southern Alps near Queenstown is a meaningful career step. Functions and weddings keep the kitchen busy, which builds range quickly.
The hotel is seeking a minimum of 2 years in a comparable fast-paced kitchen and real Kiwi / western cooking. The work is permanent and full-time, starting immediately, with a minimum of 30 hours a week across a 4-day roster with weekends and nights, and the hotel asks for commitment until mid-April 2027, the end of the summer season.
There is a stated preference for citizens and permanent residents, or for those with at least 6 months on their work visa; sponsorship may be available to the right candidate.
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Key Responsibilities
- Build working knowledge of daily and ongoing menus, functions and specials
- Lead the kitchen and service efficiently in the senior chef's absence
- Operate grills, microwaves and deep-fat fryers safely, regulating temperatures correctly
- Carry out daily cleaning of preparation and service areas
- Maintain stock on hand at the required quality and quantity
- Deliver every dish component on time, properly cooked and to standard, following recipes and instructions precisely
Requirements & Eligibility
- 2 years' experience in a commercial kitchen environment
- Experience in Kiwi / western cuisine
- Preferably holding a hospitality, cookery or culinary qualification
- Ability to work at speed
- Ability to work safely
- Excellent verbal communication
- Availability for weekend and night rosters and a commitment until mid-April 2027
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