Kitchenhand

Rosewood Hotels; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate Perks Programme

2 days off per week

Job summary

Rosewood Hotels – Queenstown in New Zealand is seeking a Kitchenhand to join our luxury lodge kitchen. You will be part of a small, high-performing team in a stunning lakeside setting, supporting daily service and hospitality excellence.

We value self-motivation, teamwork and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Applicants must be willing to work evenings and weekends and have access to appropriate work rights.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated team player with basic kitchen knowledge.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure hotel kitchen.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen clean and complete daily tasks per roster.
• Wash pots, pans and dishes.
• Assist with basic food preparation and storage of deliveries.
• Maintain highest health, safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen knowledge

Team player

Time management

Flexible schedule

Job description

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Rosewood Hotels – Queenstown, South Island

Spectacularly located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Rosewood Matakauri offers luxury lodge accommodation in Queenstown and looks out to a mesmerizing panorama of the big three; The Remarkable, Cecil and Walter Peak. Just seven minutes from bustling Queenstown, this is an alpine, lakeside retreat, nestled in one of the world’s most strikingly beautiful landscapes. With clean lines in glass, stone and timber, Matakauri’s own take on luxury is understated and welcoming, embracing guests and championing the mountainscape.

We offer competitive wages, delicious associate lunches and access to our Associate Perks Programme with a wide range of discounts and deals with our suppliers and partners. In addition, we endeavour whenever possible to provide you with 2 days in a row off each week.

What you will do:

The kitchen is where the magic happens in our Luxury Hotel- and you can be part of that! We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Kitchenhand to join our team. The right applicant must be self-motivated, a team player and work well in a high-pressure environment. Duties include:

• keeping the kitchen clean and completing daily tasks as per cleaning roster
• washing up of all pots, pans and dishes
• basic food preparation & storing of delivery's as required by shift leader
• And ensuring that health, safety and hygiene is maintained at the highest possible level.

What you will bring:

We are looking for a self-starter and excellent team player who can demonstrate:

• A basic knowledge of all areas of the kitchen
• The ability to think on your feet as we have many guest requests and menu changes each day
• Good time management.
• Flexible and willing and able to work evenings and weekends.

What we offer:

We offer competitive wages, delicious associate lunches and access to our Associate Perks Programme with a wide range of discounts and deals with our suppliers and partners. In addition, we endeavour whenever possible to provide you with 2 days in a row off each week.

Due our private and remote location, you will need to have your own reliable transport. You will also need a valid working holiday visa or New Zealand work rights to apply.

Please check your ability to get a New Zealand visa at -https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/preparing-a-visa-application/working-in-nz/how-long-can-you-work-in-new-zealand-for/working-holiday-visa

Core to the success of the individual in this role is that their personal values are aligned with those of Rosewood Hotels: Ownership, Passionate, Transparent, Innovative and Collaborative.