Motel/Lodge Executive Chef (work in New Zealand)

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A ski lodge in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Head Chef to plan and prepare exquisite meals for events. The candidate will lead a kitchen team, develop menus tailored to dietary needs, and manage catering operations. Key qualifications include extensive cooking experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers competitive hourly pay and varying work hours in a friendly team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Head Chef leading a team.
• Outstanding communication skills with a professional manner.
• Minimum 4 years proven work record with references.
• Ability to work under pressure and physically fit.

Responsibilities

• Plan catering for events and functions.
• Prepare meals from seasonal menus.
• Develop specialty food for fine dining.
• Manage rosters and support menu development.
• Ensure health and safety in food preparation.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Communication skills

Catering for large groups

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Cookery qualification or equivalent

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join Pipers Ski lodge in NZ, we can sponsor your work visa..

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Plan the catering for group or an event of function
• Prepare delicious meals from our seasonal menus, rich in variety, flavour and nutrition.
• Develop menus and create specialty food for fine dining experiences and functions.
• Manage rosters, support menu development, trial new recipes and cater to different dietary needs.
• Operate with health and safety as a key consideration at all times.
• Plan and control menu-based catering
• Prepare and cost menus, whilst carrying out catering control procedures
• Prepare, cook and present food
• Develop menus to meet special dietary and cultural needs
• Monitors overall talent within the ESS kitchens to ensure all employees have the skills and abilities to deliver upon any implemented operational initiatives
• MUST happy to do multiple task include cleaning, reception or all other work in the lodge if require.

About you:

• Extensive experience as a Head Chef, leading a team and running a kitchen catering for large groups or functions
• Outstanding communication skills with a reliable, approachable and professional manner
• Hold a qualification in Cookery or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years proven work record with written references to show levels of expertise and experience
• A minimum of four years of relevant experience as a chef may be accepted as an alternative to the formal qualification requirements
• The ability to work under pressure, have a flexible approach and attitude, and be physically fit and reliable

About us:

We are New Zealand's over 60 years history Pipers ski lodge locate at middle for north irland.

Small and friendly team

www.piperslodge.co.nz

we offer NZ$25/hour, MYR59/hour. working hours is 30 - 50 hours per week