About Swiss-Belhotel International
Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Hong Kong, Swiss-Belhotel International is recognized as one of the world's fastest-growing hotel management groups. Swiss-Belhotel International provides professional expertise and management services for hotels, resorts and serviced residences.
With more than 125 hotels, resorts and projects, Swiss-Belhotel International manages properties in 19 countries globally.
Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak and Villas is a 54-room resort and Villas. Located just seven minutes' drive from lively downtown Queenstown, this is the perfect location to relax, escape it all and immerse yourself in the almost surreal natural surrounds of this amazingly beautiful winter and summer playground.
We are currently recruiting a Sous Chef and Casual Cook to be Part of our kitchen team:
Major Functions
Directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion, and food cost control.
Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served including portioning, cooking/heating and serving standards.
Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line station to assure a smooth service period
Closes the kitchen properly and follows closing checklist for kitchen area. Assists others with closing kitchen
Ensure that all products are ordered according to product specifications and received properly, assuring that deliveries are signed and accounted for.
Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes, and waste control procedures.
Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floor, mats, walls, and other equipment and food storage areas.
Responsible for the financial components of the kitchen, including managing Budgets.
An ability to motivate, inspire and influence the team in a highly diverse environment
To champion the Food Safety Programme to all staff and be committed to creating a Health and Safety culture.
What you will bring
Full ability to work an array of days and shift times including days, nights, public holidays and weekends
Be a strong team player and fit into a tight-knit team
Flexibility, ability & willingness to work in other departments to meet business needs.
Prior experience in a similar hotel based role is desirable
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with guests when required
Strong leadership skills to train and develop others as needed
If you are inspiring Chef who is looking to move into next role, We want to hear from you.
"Due to current requirements, sponsorship will not be offered. Applicants must be located in New Zealand and possess a long-term working visa, residence visa, or be NZ citizens."
If this sounds like you, we would love to talk to you. Please apply via seek with a CV and Cover letter and mention which position Sous Chef / Cook you are applying for in your Cover letter and resume.