Demi Chef - QT Queenstown

EVT Limited; Queenstown; Remote; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining & stays discount

Movie tickets & cinema discounts

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Career growth

Paid parental leave + volunteering

Job summary

QT Queenstown, part of EVT Limited, is seeking a Demi Chef to deliver high-quality dishes and support senior chefs in a hands-on kitchen role. Two vacancies available for a permanent part-time position with guaranteed minimum hours of 15 per week.

You will prepare, cook, and present dishes to QT standards, work with the Chef de Partie on daily tasks, and maintain safety, cleanliness, and efficient kitchen operations. Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years in a commercial kitchen as a chef.
• Solid knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and passion for hospitality.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes in line with established recipes and QT standards.
• Work closely with the Chef de Partie to prioritise daily tasks and service requirements.
• Ensure all food is prepared in a safe, hygienic and efficient manner.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and kitchen organisation.
• Minimise wastage through effective stock rotation and portion control.
• Assist in training and supporting junior kitchen team members.
• Must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Skills

1–2 years in a commercial kitchen

Food preparation knowledge

Cooking techniques

Hospitality attitude

Teamwork

Job description

About EVT

QT Queenstown is part of EVT, one of Australasia’s market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game. It’s why we all call ourselves Daymakers – because each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.

QT Hotels & Resorts is EVT’s premium lifestyle hotel brand, with locations in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Pioneers behind the philosophy of ’unexpected and unrequested’, with every guest engagement presenting an opportunity to delight, and every QT property inspired by local influence with signature quirk. And our people? With personalities as diverse as each property, individuality is more than encouraged.

EVT has an endless range of roles and career paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels. Once you’re in, there’s no limits on where your career could take you.

Position Overview

As a Demi Chef at QT Queenstown, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality dishes across our kitchens, supporting senior chefs while continuing to build your craft. This is a hands-on role where consistency, technique and passion come together — perfect for someone ready to take the next step in their culinary career. We have two vacancies open.

This is a permanent part-time role with a minimum guaranteed hours of 15 per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes in line with established recipes and QT standards.
• Work closely with the Chef de Partie to prioritise daily tasks and service requirements.
• Ensure all food is prepared in a safe, hygienic and efficient manner.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and kitchen organisation.
• Minimise wastage through effective stock rotation and portion control.
• Assist in training and supporting junior kitchen team members.
• Must have the right to work in New Zealand.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 1- 2 years of relevant experience in a commercial kitchen as a chef.
• Sound knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and passion for hospitality.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

How You Work

• Daymaker mindset – you bring energy and pride to every plate.
• Detail-focused – you care about consistency, quality and presentation.
• Team player – you support your section and those around you.
• Calm under pressure – you stay focused when the heat is on.

Perks from Day One

As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels – no ivory towers.

• 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
• $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
• Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
• Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.