Chef De Partie - Minimum 30 hours

554 Frankton Road, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand Role Overview Sherwood Queenstown is an award‑winning, sustainability‑led hotel and restaurant set on the hillside overlooking Lake Wakatipu. Known for its hyper‑local, seasonal menu and produce grown onsite, Sherwood delivers a dining experience that celebrates creativity, community, and connection to the land. As Chef de Partie, you’ll play an integral role in producing high‑quality, seasonal dishes while supporting a culture of collaboration, consistency, and innovation in the kitchen. Working closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, you will help maintain exceptional food standards while contributing to a purpose‑driven team that values empowerment, possibilities, and community. Key Responsibilities Run a designated section to ensure the consistent delivery of high‑quality food across all services Prepare, cook, and present menu items including sauces, soups, hot dishes, and pantry items to a high standard Monitor food quality, portion control, and minimise waste in line with kitchen expectations Maintain food safety, hygiene, and storage standards in accordance with hotel policies Support stock control, requisitioning, and proper use and care of kitchen equipment Work collaboratively with the kitchen and wider hotel team while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment What You’ll Bring Minimum 1 year relevant experience as a Chef de Partie or similar role in a premium kitchen Strong understanding of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations Solid knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and workplace health & safety practices Ability to work efficiently under pressure and deliver consistently high standards Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality A team‑focused mindset with excellent communication skills How You Work Daymaker ethos — no one’s too big for the small things Hands‑on and non‑hierarchical — leads from the front Resilient and solutions‑focused — stays calm, moves fast Growth mindset — learns, shares, and levels up others Perks from Day One As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers. 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar Seasonal perks at Thredbo Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr