Kitchenhand

Sofitel; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loyalty discounts on hotel stays

Daily staff meals

Uniform and dry cleaning

Well-being supports

Career development chances

Job summary

Sofitel Queenstown is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Steward to maintain a spotless, hygienic space and pristine crockery in line with NZ food safety standards. You will support our kitchen team in a fast-paced hotel environment, ensuring cleanliness and organization across storage, prep and service areas.

Join a collaborative, guest-focused team with opportunities for development and benefits such as staff meals and uniform support.

Qualifications

• This role is physical; you will be on your feet and lifting items.
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication skills are essential.
• Able to work as part of a fast-paced hotel team with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize and store cutlery, crockery, equipment and appliances; use industrial washers or hand wash as appropriate.
• Clean walls, floors and kitchen spaces according to area cleaning schedules.
• Clean food storage areas including fridges, cool rooms and dry goods stores; report hazards to Executive Chef.
• Remove rubbish regularly; keep kitchen and waste areas free of refuse; clean bins daily.
• General maintenance and cleaning of the loading dock.
• Clean cutlery, plates, sink area and employee restaurant buffet.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is maintained and report faults to the Executive Chef.
• Assist chefs with basic food preparation such as grating, peeling, chopping and garnishes.
• Fulfill any other reasonable requests from management.

Skills

Physical role

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Flexible shifts

Working rights NZ

Tools

Industrial washing machines

Job description

Company Description

Belong in a place where you can be yourself and love what you do. Join our hotel community and we will support you to realise your true potential. You will be part of a team where everyone's contribution is valued. And we will empower you to bring ideas to elevate our services, creating personalised experiences for guests. Help them to feel special, and we will do the same for you.

Job Description

Join our passionate kitchen team as the heartbeat behind our chefs' culinary magic! Be the essential force ensuring a spotless, hygienic space and pristine crockery that match our high-end standards. While kitchen experience is a plus, we value your can-do spirit, ability to thrive under pressure, and teamwork. If you're organized, a multitasker, and passionate about top-tier cleanliness in line with NZ food safety, this exciting role is yours!

• Cleaning, sanitation and storage of all cutlery, crockery, kitchen equipment and appliances, using wither industrial washing machines or hand washing as appropriate.
• Cleaning of walls, floors and general kitchen work spaces, working to cleaning schedule as prescribed for the area.
• Cleaning of food storage areas including fridges, cool rooms and dry goods stores, ensuring that principles of food hygiene are being observed; report any hazards or problems to Executive Chef.
• Remove rubbish regularly, ensure that kitchen and waste areas are free of refuse. Clean industrial bins on a daily basis.
• General maintenance and cleaning of the loading dock.
• Cleaning of the cutlery, plates, sink area and buffet of the employee restaurant.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is maintained in effective working order, report any faults or repairs required to the Executive Chef.
• Assist and liaise with chef on duty with basic food preparation; grating, peeling, chopping, preparing batters, garnishes and seasonings.
• Any other reasonable request assigned by your manager

Qualifications

• This role is physical - you will be on your feet and lifting items so being comfortable with this is imperative
• You will need a strong attention to detail and clear communication skills
• You can work well as part of a team in a fast paced environment, with effective time management skills
• Previous experience in a similar role / hotel environment is advantageous
• The ability and flexibility to work various rostered shifts, including early morning, late evenings and weekends.
• You will need to hold working rights for New Zealand

Additional Information

Bring passion and dedication to excellence, and we will recognise your contribution with a variety of benefits, rewards and development opportunities. Join us, and you can thrive as an individual as well as being part of a supportive and inclusive team.

• Your loyalty card entitling you to discounted Hotel stays, food and beverage rates and Spa treatments worldwide.
• Daily staff meals provided.
• Ongoing reward and recognition incentives and awards.
• Opportunities for further development and worldwide career progression within Accor.
• Work for a world-leading Global hotel company.
• Refer a friend incentive
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Uniform and dry cleaning.
• Enjoy working in our exceptional and supportive team, you will have opportunities for growth and development supported by our talented Executive Chef.
• EAP, well-being and mental health supports available.
• Take part in social activities and community involvement initiatives through the year

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.

Guaranteed min 30hours per week. Staring from $28.08/hour