Chef de Partie
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Queenstown, New Zealand · Full-Time · $32 - $38/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Weddings, functions and a busy restaurant keep the kitchen moving at a country hotel in the Southern Alps, near Queenstown, and it needs an experienced, adaptable Chef de Partie. Anyone applying needs a minimum of 2 years' experience in a comparable fast-paced environment and must have cooked Kiwi / western cuisine.
It is a full-time, permanent job starting immediately. Expect a 4-day roster with at least 30 hours a week, covering weekends and nights, and a commitment to stay until mid-April 2027, when the summer season finishes. Citizens and permanent residents are preferred, as are people with at least 6 months on their work visa; sponsorship may be available to the right candidate.
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Key Responsibilities
- Know the menus, specials and function requirements
- Run kitchen and service efficiently while the senior chef is off
- Operate grills, microwaves and deep-fat fryers safely and regulate temperatures
- Keep preparation and service areas clean each day
- Keep stocks at the right quality and quantity
- Check each component of a dish is cooked properly, up to standard and delivered on time
- Follow recipes and instructions carefully
- Support the senior chef in the daily running of the kitchen
Requirements & Eligibility
- 2 years' experience in a commercial kitchen environment
- Kiwi / western cuisine experience
- A hospitality, cookery or culinary qualification (preferred)
- Ability to work quickly and safely
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Availability for rostered hours including weekends and nights
- A commitment until mid-April 2027
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