Job Description

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Discover your Calling with us this Summer and take your career to new levels, at Rosewood Matakauri.

At Rosewood Matakauri we believe in fostering a culture of learning and development, providing you with the resources to thrive in your career. You may be looking for a working holiday adventure in New Zealand for 6 months or maybe developing your hospitality career with us.

We have accommodation options available and can also accommodate couples. Our seasonal teams are fun and made up of a diverse mix of people of all ages and nationalities.

This position will start in October / November 2024 and continue through the summer season until April 2025.

What you will do

The kitchen is where the magic happens in our Luxury property - and you can be part of that! We currently have a fantastic opportunity for Chef de Partie to join our team to create memorable and unique experiences. Duties include -

• Preparing menus in collaboration with colleagues
• Ensuring adequacy of supplies at cooking stations
• Training, developing and supporting junior chefs.
• Preparing ingredients that should be frequently available (vegetables, spices etc)
• Following the guidance of the head or sous chefs and have input in new ways of presentation of dishes.
• Putting effort in optimising the cooking process with attention to speed and quality
• Enforcing strict health and hygiene standards

What you will bring

For this position, you must be self-motivated, a team player and work well in a fast-paced environment. Ideally you will have :

If you are starting your career as a chef and believe you have the skills and qualities to join our team as a Demi Chef de Partie we would also love to hear from you!

What we offer

We offer competitive wages, delicious staff lunches and access to our Staff Perks Programme with a wide range of discounts and deals with our suppliers and partners. In addition, we endeavour whenever possible to provide staff with 2 days in a row off each week.

Due 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.

Please check your ability to get a New Zealand visa at - .

If you wish to apply for this role and have the attributes above, we'd love to hear from you.