Commis Chef

For those who dream bigger!

At the Hermitage, Aoraki / Mount Cook, our guests stay with us because of the unique location, amazing views, excellent service, and the one-off experiences we provide. Our team members choose to work with us because of the extraordinary career opportunity it is to work in the national park while delivering memorable guest experiences. Our team sees every aspect of the hospitality industry, gaining a unique experience that develops their career and can be transferred when they are ready for the next exciting adventure.

Our Executive Chef and kitchen leadership team are looking for passionate Commis Chefs with kitchen experience to join our dynamic team for the upcoming seasons. Ideal applicants will have prior experience as a Commis or be an experienced kitchen hand ready to develop. You will have experience in a comparable scale hotel or restaurant and be keen for a new, unique experience.

At The Hermitage Hotel, we offer our guests a variety of dining options through the summer, including the iconic Panorama Room, premier Alpine Restaurant, Sir Edmund Hillary Café, Snowline Bar, and the Chamois Bar and Grill. You may work in any or all of our outlets across a season, providing an exciting opportunity to broaden your culinary skills and experience.

What you will be doing

• Working with colleagues in production to ensure smooth service.
• Maintaining high guest satisfaction through preparing and serving quality dishes.
• Exercising excellent time management for the consistent delivery of high-quality food and service.
• Monitoring the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation, presentation, and service.
• Maintaining a pleasant and safe working environment while ensuring efficiency in food preparation.
• Upholding standards and demonstrating knowledge of all relevant Health and Safety standards, food safety plans (FSP), and food preparation regulations.

What you will bring to the role

The role and benefits

At the Hermitage, Aoraki / Mount Cook Alpine Village, we offer more than just a place to work – we offer a career lifestyle experience. If you love the outdoors, stunning mountains, being connected to nature, and experiencing changing seasons including snow and blue skies, this role could be a perfect match. We would love to hear from you.

Note : We are located in a National Park with no shops, fast food outlets, or public transport. If you rely on these amenities, this position may not be suitable for you. Before applying, please read more about the location, climate, accommodation, working with us, and explore the village via the provided Google Earth link.

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