Chef de Partie
About the job
Job Description
The kitchen is where the magic happens in our Luxury Lodge - and you can be part of that! We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Kitchenhand to join our team.
The right applicant must be self motivated, a team player and work well in a high pressure environment. Duties include -
What you will bring:
For this position, you must be self motivated, a team player and work well in a high pressure environment. You will also need to:
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. Having your own reliable transport, is important and you will also need a valid working visa to apply.
If you wish to apply for this role and have the attributes above, we'd love to hear from you.
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. Voted as one of the top three lodges in New Zealand and Australia, Matakauri is your ultimate sanctuary after a day spent atop mountains, exploring vast fjords, chasing thrills and simply discovering this unique region.
The kitchen is where the magic happens in our Luxury Lodge - and you can be part of that! We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Kitchenhand to join our team.
The right applicant must be self motivated, a team player and work well in a high pressure environment. 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 high pressure environment. You will also need to:
- Have a relevant, culinary qualification
- Have proven experience in a Chef de Partie role, ideally with previous experience at a similar standard establishment.
- 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
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. Having your own reliable transport, is important and you will also need a valid working visa to apply.
If you wish to apply for this role and have the attributes above, we'd love to hear from you.
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. Voted as one of the top three lodges in New Zealand and Australia, Matakauri is your ultimate sanctuary after a day spent atop mountains, exploring vast fjords, chasing thrills and simply discovering this unique region.
- Department: F&B kitchen
