Executive Chef - QT Queenstown

EVT - Entertainment | Ventures | Travel; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment and hospitality company in Queenstown is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a team of culinary professionals. The role involves curating unique menus, delivering outstanding dining experiences, and managing kitchen operations. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, commercial acumen, and a commitment to high-quality food safety standards. This position offers exciting benefits including substantial discounts and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Incredible team member discounts

50% off stays at EVT hotels

$2 movie tickets

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar leadership role.
• A change leader with experience in rebranding and menu development.
• Ability to build and lead a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Curate unique menus using locally sourced produce.
• Deliver memorable culinary experiences for guests.
• Manage the kitchen and culinary services.

Skills

Leadership in a busy operation

Commercial acumen

Creative menu planning

High standards of food safety and hygiene

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

About EVT

QT is part of EVT, and being a part of EVT means believing in changing the game. If you're seeking to be part of the kind of wow-factor moments you can help shape, then you've come to the right place.

As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.

About the Role

We are looking for an Executive Chef who can build and lead a team of culinary professionals committed to their craft, dedicated to delivering the finest dishes, celebrating the best of seasonal and locally sourced produce.

Key Responsibilities

This is a crucial leadership role, building a team dedicated to delivering incredible dining experiences. Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Curating a unique and exiting menu, sourcing the finest locally sourced produce
• Delivering memorable culinary experiences for our guests
• Championing an energetic and professional culture committed to quality, flair and creativity
• Working with our Sales and Planning team to support our events and conferences
• Manage all aspects of the kitchen and culinary services including forecasting, budgeting and planning
• Supporting the broader food and beverage operations of the hotel including room service.

Skills & Experience

• At least 5 years of experience working in a similar leadership role in a busy operation featuring multiple outlets.
• You are a change leader, rebranding and reworking menus
• Strong commercial acumen, cost focused and able to drive profitable outcomes without compromising quality
• Ability to build and lead an enthusiastic and collaborative team.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure and to prioritize tasks effectively.
• A creative and innovative approach to cooking and menu planning.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with other departments and staff.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Benefits & Perks

• Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
• 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.
• $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
• Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
• Rapidcareer growth opportunities through our EVT network.
• Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
• Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company

Join QT and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.