Chef de Partie

We’re delighted to have been added to the Michelin Guide this year. We have an exciting opportunity coming up to be part of our talented True South team offering seasonal modern New Zealand cuisine, cultivated and foraged details and a remarkable wine cellar. You will join a small and busy team of passionate chefs delighting our guests with a menu full of fantastic produce from our district served in truly mouth-watering dishes. You’ll be a great team player, and flexible and adaptable in all situations, including being mindful of health and dietary requirements of our guests. Shifts will be worked across either dinner (2.30pm start) or breakfast (5.30am/6am start), or a combination of both. Key responsibilities This position is responsible for planning and organising the creation, preparation and cooking of high-quality dishes. The role requires the ability to work independently with a strong emphasis on impeccable food hygiene practices. Depending on your skill set, you will be working across larder, hot-line and/or dessert sections. The role includes preparing staff meals for the wider hotel. Skills, experience and attributes Have a minimum of three years' relevant prior experience in high quality properties/restaurants Passion for following culinary trends essential Ability to build and maintain strong and respectful work relationships Understanding of food safety and impeccable hygiene practices Effective English verbal and written communication skills Available to work a variety of shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays Benefits and rewards Full-time, permanent role Sustainability is at the forefront of everything we do, with a strong in-house environmental and social sustainability programme Great in-house benefits including duty meals, free barista coffee on shift, uniform and free parking Employee Assistance Programme Wellbeing initiatives Applications from NZ citizens and residents are strongly encouraged. Interested? We’d love to hear from you. Visit our website: The Rees Hotel Queenstown | Lakefront Luxury Accommodation Click 'Apply here' below to submit your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr