Discover your Calling with us this Summer and take your career to new levels, at Rosewood Matakauri.
At Rosewood Matakauri we believe in fostering a culture of learning and development, providing you with the resources to thrive in your career. You may be looking for a working holiday adventure in New Zealand for 6 months or maybe developing your hospitality career with us.
We have accommodation options available and can also accommodate couples or small groups if everyone has hospitality experience. Our seasonal teams are fun and made up of a diverse mix of people of all ages and nationalities.
This position will start in October/November 2024 and continue through the summer season until April 2025
About us:
Spectacularly located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Matakauri Lodge offers luxury lodge accommodation in Queenstown and looks out to a mesmerizing panorama of the big three; The Remarkables, Cecil and Walter Peak. Just seven minutes from bustling Queenstown, this is an alpine, lakeside retreat, nestled in one of the world’s most strikingly beautiful landscapes. With clean lines in glass, stone and timber, Matakauri’s own take on luxury is understated and welcoming, embracing guests and championing the mountainscape.
What you will do:
The kitchen is where the magic happens in our Luxury property - and you can be part of that! We currently have a fantastic opportunity for Chef de Partie and Demi Chef de Partie to join our team to create memorable and unique experiences. Duties include -
- Preparing menus in collaboration with colleagues
- Ensuring adequacy of supplies at cooking stations
- Training, developing and supporting junior chefs.
- Preparing ingredients that should be frequently available (vegetables, spices etc)
- Following the guidance of the head or sous chefs and have input in new ways of presentation of dishes.
- Putting effort in optimising the cooking process with attention to speed and quality
- Enforcing strict health and hygiene standards
What you will bring:
For this position, you must be self-motivated, a team player and work well in a fast-paced environment. Ideally you will have:
- Minimum 2 years previous experience as a Chef de Partie, in a similar standard establishment
- Relevant culinary / hospitality qualifications
- Have excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes.
- Have the ability to think on your feet as we have many guest requests and menu changes each day
- Have good time management and the ability to multitask.
- Thorough understanding of Health & Safety requirements
If you are starting your career as a chef and believe you have the skills and qualities to join our team as a Demi Chef de Partie we would also love to hear from you!
What we offer:
We offer competitive wages, delicious staff lunches and access to our Staff Perks Programme with a wide range of discounts and deals with our suppliers and partners. In addition, we endeavour whenever possible to provide staff with 2 days in a row off each week.
Due our private and remote location, you will need to have your own reliable transport. You will also need a valid working holiday visa or New Zealand work rights to apply.
Please check your ability to get a New Zealand visa at -
Core to the success of the individual in this role is that their personal values are aligned with those of Rosewood Hotels: Ownership, Passionate, Transparent, Innovative and Collaborative.
If you wish to apply for this role and have the attributes above, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications for all Seasonal positions close 30th June 2024
No CV Required
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