Kitchen - Chef de Partie

Hermitage Hotel; Timaru; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to hotel activities

Staff discounts on food & beverage

Staff accommodation with utilities

Live-in accommodation in Mt Cook

Job summary

The Hermitage Hotel is seeking an ambitious CDP to join our kitchen team on a permanent basis. You will help maintain our high standard of dishes across multiple outlets including the Panorama Room and Alpine Restaurant, with opportunities to broaden your culinary experience.

We offer full-time, permanent employment with 60 hours per fortnight, hourly rate NZD 29–32, live-in accommodation with utilities, staff discounts, and access to hotel activities after 8 weeks.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced or high production kitchen (six months or more preferred).
• Culinary qualifications preferred.
• Able to converse in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high guest satisfaction through preparing and serving quality dishes.
• Planning daily operational requirements including equipment, stock and time management for food delivery.
• Supervise and support junior and senior team members to ensure quality at all stages of preparation, presentation and service.
• Assist in cost control and budget management by estimating food costs and controlling usage and wastage.
• Support wage labour cost management through good time management and training of staff.
• Collaborate as part of the kitchen team to maintain a safe, efficient working environment and exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain standards and knowledge of Health and Safety standards and food preparation regulations.

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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 our 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 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.