Chef de Partie
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Queenstown, New Zealand · Full-Time · $32 - $38/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Do you cook well under pressure? A country hotel in the Southern Alps, close to Queenstown and award-winning, needs a Chef de Partie with a broad skill set and a love of busy kitchens. Functions and weddings make for plenty of variety. Applicants must bring a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar fast-paced environment, plus experience of Kiwi / western cuisine.
The role is permanent and full-time, with an immediate start. The roster is 4 days, includes weekends and nights, and gives a minimum of 30 hours a week. The hotel asks for a commitment until mid-April 2027, the end of the summer season. Citizens and permanent residents come first, as do those with at least 6 months on their work visa, but sponsorship may be available to the right candidate.
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Key Responsibilities
- Be familiar with daily and ongoing menus, functions and specials
- Lead kitchen and service operations when the senior chef is not on shift
- Work cooking equipment such as grills, microwaves and deep-fat fryers in a safe way, managing temperatures
- Clean preparation and service areas daily, and make sure stocks are available in the right quality and quantity
- Ensure every component of a dish is correctly cooked, to standard and on time
- Stick closely to recipes and instructions
Requirements & Eligibility
- Two years of commercial kitchen experience is needed: 2 years' experience
- Experience cooking Kiwi / western cuisine
- Preferably a hospitality, cookery or culinary qualification
- Quick and safe in the kitchen
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Availability for rostered hours, including weekends and nights
- A commitment to stay until mid-April 2027
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