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CHEF DE PARTIE (2) with a love of the outdoors.
Competitive remuneration package
Staff accommodation and benefits
Come and work in a unique location: Dual World Heritage National Park venue.
Come work in Middle Earth: The Land of Mordor was filmed in the Tongariro National Park with inspiring black rocks, towering peaks, and desolate plains dwarfed by snowcapped mountains – this truly is a summer and winter wonderland.
It is also the home base for the World famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing – amongst the most popular day hikes in the country and the place we call home – The Skotel Alpine Resort.
Skotel is the highest hotel in NZ. Nested in tussock on the edge of Whakapapa Village in the heart of Tongariro National Park, at the base of New Zealand's largest Ski field.
We are a 56-room family-owned and operated hotel looking to gear up with key kitchen staff. The Terrace Restaurant and Bar is at the centre of the hotel and offers breakfast, packed lunches, and dinner to our clients.
You make a positive impact on our guests, our community, and the environment every day.
Skotel is driven by the vision and passion of the owners – true experience creators. As a qualified Chef, you deliver the food and beverage component of this experience. Our restaurant is positioned as an expression of our local area.
We are seeking Chef de Parties to join a team that pushes standards and develops food that we are proud of. We always get everyone to run their own section and really pitch in to help with all routine duties.
Creating a great team culture sets us apart as a nice place to work while cooking great food. We provide training and development plans for chefs at every level, setting you up well for your future career. We want to develop our staff into future managers and kitchen leaders – this could be you!
To succeed in these roles, the ideal candidate will have a solid track record in high-quality operations, a thirst for multi-tasking, and a hunger for delivering exceptional standards. Be a team player who is fun, performance-driven, and constantly looking to evolve. A professional Chef who wants to achieve a total work/play balance - Consider skiing, snowboarding, tramping, exploring the backyard, or simply relaxing on time off while respecting that work time is delivering in a fast-paced, exciting environment. We are a friendly team with two very experienced chefs and other staff. We are looking for people who wish to learn and share knowledge with the team.
We are a 7-day operation with rostered hours and two days off every 5 days. Work outside of these may be required occasionally to support function activities.
This could be either a seasonal/permanent role, working for a minimum of 40 hours per week, and the pay rate will be based on suitable experience. Accommodation is available at a fair rate. We have some staff housing based in National Park, so a reliable car is essential, but we also have accommodation available in the resort itself. Nearest towns are Turangi, Taumaranui, or Ohakune – all within easy driving distance.
You bring:
Attention to detail is a must, as is demonstrated culinary expertise.
Experience in a la carte restaurant service and also buffet breakfast.
The ability to run a service and work as a team, supporting, encouraging, and delivering consistency.
Provide a consistent level of quality.
Can plan and assist with menu development.
A genuine interest and understanding of various culinary styles.
Food safety & hygiene are a must (167 & 168 unit standards essential).
Display an understanding of stock control, stock rotation, and principles of ordering.
What you will not bring:
Moodiness.
Alcoholism.
Unreliability.
Include in your application the following details in your covering letter:
Your right to work in New Zealand – i.e. immigration status if applicable.
How many years' experience do you have as a chef?
Do you have customer service experience?
Do you have professional baking experience?
Do you hold a current Food Handlers certificate?
How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
Please note we are recruiting on an ongoing basis and jobs may be filled at any time. If you are interested in any of our roles, then do not hesitate; get your application in.
The Location:
The candidate will have to have the willingness to live and work in a beautiful, albeit remote environment. You will need to be able to offer flexibility as we look to ramp up operations in the ever-changing environment.
Your application will include the following questions:
Do you have professional baking experience?
Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for stock control?
Do you have customer service experience?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
How many years' experience do you have as a chef de partie?
Do you hold a current Food Handlers certificate?
How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
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