Rosewood Hotels – Queenstown, South Island
Full time, Permanent
We have an extremely rare opportunity for a talented Sous Chef to join our team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a passionate team in a luxury lodge, dedicated to providing the finest seasonal food using local ingredients. You will work with the best, bringing your own experience and flair to the role and working alongside an experienced team of talented chefs.
Our cuisine is modern New Zealand, and you will learn many of the preparations and techniques associated with this.
About the Role Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will have a pivotal leadership role in the Rosewood Matakauri Culinary team. This is a hands-on position that will help support the Executive Chef and shape the culture of our kitchen team.
Ensuring adequacy of supplies at cooking stations
Training, developing and supporting junior chefs
Optimising the cooking process with attention to speed and quality
Ensure exceptional hygiene practices are maintained
Managing the kitchen team and standards alongside and in absence of the Executive Chef
Support the Executive Chef with recruitment and rostering duties
Creative input with menu development and dish presentation
About You The successful candidate will be flexible, have a can-do attitude, work well in a high-pressure environment, and want to push their career further. In addition, you will have:
At least 3 years' relevant experience, ideally within a 4-5 star or luxury establishment
Relevant Culinary Qualifications
Exceptional cooking techniques and meticulous processes
An interest in actively seeking local produce
The agility to think on your feet as we have many daily guest requests and menu changes
Good time management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask
Be a team player and be able to drive the team
A hands-on Chef who is involved with the daily operation and delivery of memorable experiences
What we offer At Rosewood Matakauri, we believe in fostering a culture of learning and development, providing you with the resources to thrive in your career. We offer access to our Staff Perks Programme with a wide range of discounts and deals with our suppliers and partners. We also offer a daily travel allowance and paid lunch breaks!
Due to 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.
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.
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