Chef de Partie

RealNZ; Queenstown; Sur place; NZD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free adventures

Medical insurance

Ski season passes

Résumé du poste

RealNZ's Walter Peak is seeking a talented Chef de Partie - Pastry to craft seasonal desserts and baked goods, highlighting locally grown ingredients and the Garden to Table philosophy. You will join a culinary team delivering memorable experiences for guests visiting one of New Zealand's iconic destinations.

You will lead pastry operations when needed, contribute to menu development, and mentor junior chefs, all while maintaining high quality and presentation standards in a

Qualifications

• Commercial kitchen experience; at least 1 year at Chef de Partie level.
• Pastry or baking experience.
• Strong food safety and hygiene knowledge.
• Passion for seasonal produce and quality ingredients.
• Creativity, attention to detail, and pride in your craft.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to learn.

Responsabilités

• Create high-quality desserts, pastries, and baked goods using seasonal ingredients.
• Work with locally sourced produce and help minimise food waste.
• Maintain exceptional presentation and quality standards.
• Support menu development and bring fresh ideas to pastry offerings.
• Lead the pastry section when required and mentor junior chefs.
• Contribute to teamwork, continuous improvement, and guest excellence.

Connaissances

Commercial kitchen experience

Chef de Partie level

Pastry/baking experience

Food safety & hygiene

Seasonal produce passion

Creativity & attention to detail

Collaborative & learning mindset

Description du poste

Create desserts inspired by the land they're grown on.

At Walter Peak, pastry is about more than great desserts.

It's about transforming locally sourced ingredients into memorable experiences for thousands of guests who travel from around the world to dine at one of New Zealand's most iconic destinations.

Set on the shores of Lake Whakatipu and accessible by the historic TSS Earnslaw, Walter Peak is home to our Garden to Table philosophy. We work closely with local growers and producers, champion seasonal ingredients, and are continually looking for ways to reduce food miles while showcasing the best of our region.

We're looking for a talented Chef de Partie - Pastry who shares our passion for exceptional food, sustainability, and creating dishes that connect guests to the place they're visiting.

The opportunity

As Chef de Partie - Pastry, you'll play a key role in crafting desserts and baked goods that celebrate the seasons and the ingredients grown, raised, and sourced close to home.

Working alongside our talented culinary team, you'll help bring our Garden to Table vision to life through creative dessert offerings, beautifully presented buffet displays, and memorable sweet experiences that leave a lasting impression on our guests.

This is a chance to be part of a kitchen that values craftsmanship, innovation, sustainability, and a genuine connection to the land.

What you'll be doing

• Creating high-quality desserts, pastries, and baked goods using seasonal ingredients.
• Working with locally sourced produce and helping minimise food waste.
• Maintaining exceptional presentation and quality standards.
• Supporting menu development and bringing fresh ideas to the pastry offering.
• Leading the pastry section when required and mentoring junior chefs.
• Contributing to a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and guest excellence.

What you'll bring

• Experience in a commercial kitchen, including at least one year at Chef de Partie level.
• Previous pastry or baking experience.
• Strong food safety and hygiene knowledge.
• A passion for seasonal produce and quality ingredients.
• Creativity, attention to detail, and pride in your craft.
• A collaborative approach and desire to keep learning.

Why RealNZ?

Because opportunities like this don't come around often.

Where else can you:

• Create desserts inspired by ingredients grown and sourced locally.
• Work in a destination visited by people from around the world.
• Be part of a team committed to sustainability and authentic food experiences.
• Travel to work aboard the iconic TSS Earnslaw.
• Enjoy incredible RealNZ staff benefits, including free and discounted adventures, medical insurance, and ski and bike season passes.

Real people, real places, real experiences. Welcome to Real.

When's the best time to join the Real whānau? Now's good.

We're the conservation business that's enabled by tourism. We're helping the world, one guest at a time, fall in love with conservation. We're inspiring people to leave their places in better conditions than when they found them. We channel a guest-centric approach that fuels our genuine promise to deliver Aotearoa's most unforgettable experiences.

It's our workplace environment that makes careers at RealNZ more exciting than the regular job. Working for Real could mean you're based anywhere between a secluded island, a scenic fiord, and a snow-capped maunga. Our people, places, and workdays are a great and diverse mixture. It keeps us on our toes and adds value and passion to our work.

At RealNZ, we're committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Guided by our values of Pono (Keep it real) and He waka eke noa (We're all in this together), we embrace and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that make our team stronger. Everyone is welcome here.