Head Chef

Portage Resort; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A beautiful resort in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Head Chef to join their team. You will be responsible for leading the kitchen, developing menus that showcase international flavors, and ensuring the quality and presentation of all foods. Ideal candidates will have a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and strong leadership skills. This full-time role includes accommodation and meals, plus the opportunity for career advancement within the group.

Benefits

Accommodation included

Meals provided

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Experience in a hotel kitchen role is advantageous.
• Understanding of Health & Safety obligations.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team effectively.
• Develop and implement innovative menus.
• Monitor food presentation and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Food Safety Knowledge

Team Development

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Current Food Safety Handling Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Join our exceptional team at The Portage Resort, nestled in the picturesque Kenepuru Sound. We are currently looking for an experienced Head Chef to be part of our thriving hospitality family. This is your chance to work in a stunning location and make a significant impact on our guests' experiences. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to advance your career in the hospitality industry.

This is a Full-Time fixed term starting ASAP until late April with an opportunity to move to another hotel within the Capstone group at the end of the season. The position is a live in position with accommodation and food included, the position is well suited to someone who enjoys the outdoors.

As Head Chef, you will play a pivotal role in creating memorable culinary experiences for our guest, ensuring that the highest standards of food quality, trends, taste, and presentation are meet.

Responsibilities

• To be a great leader with excellent communication skills.
• Manage kitchen employees through rostering, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage and Front Office to ensure seamless coordination and execution of food service and events.
• Develop menus with latest trends and variety showcasing a fusion of international flavors.
• Monitor presentation of all foods served to guests and ensure that appearance and quality are consistently maintained.
• Leading the team in a hands on and positive way.
• Actively encourage team retention and development through effective training, succession planning and multi-skilling.
• Ensure effective food inventory practices through proper storage, stock rotation and purchasing.
• Expedite peak meal periods by maintaining a 'hands on' approach.
• Ensure all risks are identified and immediate action taken to resolve.
• Monitor and control departmental expenditures to ensure meeting operational standards while maintaining annual budget.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by the General Manager.
• Assist with any guest inquiry.
• Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food in the hotel in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective manner.
• To have great organisational skills and the ability to problem solve and make decisions.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Understanding of current Health & Safety obligations, ensuring the Kitchen is fully compliant to the SOP's, Policies, procedures, and service standards.

Experience

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent.
• Current Food Safety Handling Certificate.
• Hotel Industry knowledge a distinct advantage
• Highly organised, with good computer literacy in Microsoft Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and food safety software.

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.