Kitchen - Sous Chef

Aoraki / Mount Cook 7999, New Zealand Req #303

Monday, 20 January 2025

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 whilst delivering memorable guest experiences. Our team sees every aspect of the hospitality industry, whilst gaining a unique experience that develops their career, which can be transferred when they are ready for the next exciting adventure.

The Executive Chef, Hermitage Hotel is looking for passionate, meticulous, and experienced Chefs with kitchen experience spanning end-to-end production and service to join our dynamic team. Ideal applicants will have prior experience as a Sous or be talented CDPs who are ready and looking for their next career step.

At The Hermitage Hotel, we offer our guests a variety of dining options through the summer that include 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 our outlets, which makes this an exciting opportunity to broaden your culinary experience and put your skills to the test.

You will be involved in developing ideas and new dishes, supporting career growth, maintaining standards, and consistently delivering quality food experiences. In return, we are committed to providing exciting opportunities in the most unique environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for :

• Maintaining high guest satisfaction through preparing and serving quality dishes.
• Planning weekly and daily operational requirements, including equipment needs and food stock.
• Excellent time management for the consistent delivery of high-quality food and service.
• Working with team members to monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation, presentation, and service.
• Supporting cost control and budget management through accurately estimating food costs and controlling usage, wastage, and specials.
• Assisting with optimal resource and labour management of the kitchen team to deliver service.
• Maintaining a pleasant and safe working environment whilst ensuring efficiency in preparation of food to exceed customers’ expectations.
• Maintaining standards and displaying knowledge of all relevant Health and Safety standards, food safety plans (FSP), and food preparation regulations.

What you will bring to the role :

The 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 changing seasons that include crisp snow and blue skies, then this role could be a perfect match and we would love to hear from you.

We are excited that you have read this far, and you're interested in working with us, but don't forget we are in a National Park. There are no shops, fast food outlets, or public transport, so if you can’t live without these, working for us will not be for you. Before you apply, read more about the location, climate, accommodation, working with us, and click on the Google Earth link to explore the village.

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