Food and Beverage Sous Chef

Coronet Peak Ski Area, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand

Job Description

Posted Monday, 28 April 2025 at 10 : 00 am

Are you fueled by a passion for the outdoors? Is there something indescribable that draws you to the mountains? Let’s chat. Joining our crew is more than just working at a ski field - it’s a lifestyle. Seasonal work is a rollercoaster, but it creates lasting memories you'll talk about for a lifetime.

Our NZSki community has been growing since 1947 and continues to offer the best experience for our crew, locals, and guests alike. Everyone at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, and Mt Hutt cares for the mountains and shares a passion for snowsports and the surrounding regions. Our success is due to our excellent customer service, first-class facilities, majestic scenery, and wild terrain.

Sick of the mundane routine of a la carte cooking? Up for a challenge? Come work in the coolest kitchen and elevate your career at 1148m in our ski area!

We are currently seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Sous Chef for our outlets at Coronet Peak Ski Area for the winter season. This role offers a chance to shine and grow in your career.

Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help manage all aspects of the kitchen and production areas, satellite food outlets, restaurants, members club, staff meal service, kids club meals, kitchen staff, and their development. In the Head Chef's absence, you will be expected to step up and take charge of kitchen operations.

About the role

• Assist the Head Chef in all kitchen operations and with kitchen staff to ensure efficiency and high-quality food that exceeds guest expectations, contributing to our goal of "Leading the World in Snowsports Experiences".
• Complete daily kitchen production requirements, assign and delegate work, and train kitchen staff in food preparation, customer service, food presentation, safety, and sanitation.
• Provide team leadership, effective communication, training, and organizational skills.
• Motivate, inspire, and influence a diverse team environment.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and kitchen sanitation.
• Champion the Food Safety Programme and foster a health and safety culture.
• Test recipes and techniques to ensure consistent quality and control food costs; exercise portion control.
• Prepare menu items according to company recipes.
• Manage stock control, planning, and minimize wastage.
• Work with the Head Chef and Purchasing Manager to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Serve meals with a friendly attitude.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized at all times.

About You

Skills and Qualifications

Further Information

As Kaitiaki of the mountains, we are committed to our environment, people, and communities. We support Winter Pride and value diversity and inclusion.

Uniforms are provided; just bring your own base layers.

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