Kitchen - Chef de Partie

Trojanholdings; Aoraki / Mount Cook; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to hotel activities after 8 weeks

Generous food and beverage discounts

Discounted accommodation for Friends and Family

Affordable rent with included power and Wi-Fi

Job summary

Trojanholdings is seeking a Chef de Partie (CDP) for The Hermitage Hotel in Aoraki/Mount Cook. This exciting full-time position offers the chance to work in a high production kitchen, serving an average of 50,000 meals monthly. You will play a key role in maintaining guest satisfaction through quality dish preparation and collaboration with an enthusiastic kitchen team.

The position includes attractive benefits like free access to hotel activities, generous discounts, and accommodation options at reasonable rent, all while living in the breathtaking national park environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 6+ months of experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Culinary qualifications preferred and English communication skills required.
• Ability to maintain food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve quality dishes to maintain guest satisfaction.
• Plan daily operations including equipment and food stock management.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure quality of service.
• Support cost control through estimating food costs.
• Maintain health and safety standards in food preparation.

Skills

Experience in high production kitchen

Culinary qualifications

Communication skills

Commitment to food safety

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Posted Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 10:00 am

For those who dream bigger!

At the Hermitage, Aoraki/Mount Cook, our guests stay with us because of the unique location , amazing views, excellent service, and the one-off experiences we provide. Our team members choose to work with us because of the extraordinary career opportunity it is to work in the national park whilst delivering memorable guest experiences. Our team see every aspect the of the hospitality industry, whilst gaining a unique experience that develops their career, and can be transferred when they are ready for the next exciting adventure.

The Executive Chef, Hermitage Hotel is looking for ambitious CDP's who passionate about food and looking to join us on a permanent basis and develop their skills and knowledge.

Our kitchen team produces an average of 50,000 meals a month meaning o ur production volumes for hot and cold service are very high, but our mission is clear - to ensure every guest’s meal and experience is to the same high standard.

At The Hermitage Hotel, located in the remote Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park between the stunning mountains, we offer our guests a variety of dining options through the summer that include the iconic Panorama Room, premier Alpine Restaurant, Sir Edmund Hillary Café, Snowline Bar, and the Chamois Bar and Grill. You may work in any or all of our outlets, which makes this an exciting opportunity to broaden your culinary experience and put your skills to the test.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining high guest satisfaction through preparing and serving quality dishes
• Planning daily operational requirements, including equipment needs, food stock, and time management for delivery of food and service
• Working with junior and senior team members to monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation, presentation, and service
• Supporting cost control and budget management through accurately estimating food costs and controlling usage, wastage, and specials
• Assisting in the management of wage labour costs through good time management and training, and supporting other staff
• Working collaboratively as a member of the kitchen team to maintain a pleasant and safe working environment and ensure efficiency in preparation of food to exceed customers’ expectations
• Maintaining standards and displaying knowledge of all relevant Health and Safety standards and food preparation regulations

What you will bring to the role

• Experience working in a fast paced or high production kitchen is essential with six months or more preferred
• Culinary qualifications and education are preferred, and able to converse in English.
• A commitment to food safety
• A can-do attitude and a willingness to learn
• A friendly and professional manner, with excellent communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable nature, able to multi-task, and work at pace.

The role and benefits

• Full time, permanent employment, minimum 60 hours per fortnight, on $29.00 – $32 per hour
• Free access to all activities offered by the Hermitage Hotel after 8 weeks service
• Generous discounts on food and beverage, available from your first day on the job.
• Discounted hotel accommodation for Friends and Family after 8 weeks service
• Live in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, with stunning surroundings and unparalleled views – a short and remarkable commute to work.
• Opportunities to grow, develop and upskill, along with working in other departments to broaden your experience
• Accommodation at reasonable rent including power, and Wi-Fi.

At the Hermitage, Aoraki / Mount Cook Alpine Village, we offer more than just a place to work – we offer a career lifestyle experience. If you love the outdoors, stunning mountains, being connected to nature, and changing seasons that include crisp snow and blue skies, then this role could be a perfect match and we would love to hear from you.

We are excited that you have read this far, and you're interested in working with us, but don't forget we are in a National Park, there are no shops, fast food outlets, or public transport, so if you can’t live without these, working for us will not be for you. Before you apply, read more about the location, climate, accommodation, working with us, and click on the Google Earth link to explore the village.