Chef De Partie - Walter Peak

Findojobs South Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their team in Queenstown. In this permanent full-time position, you will prepare high-quality dishes and maintain food safety standards as part of an award-winning catering team. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of experience in a commercial kitchen, strong knowledge of food control plans, and excellent teamwork skills. Enjoy perks including medical insurance and exciting staff discounts on various adventures.

Benefits

Medical insurance

FREE season pass

Adventure discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of Food Control Plans (FCP).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality food, including cabinet items and high teas.
• Assist in planning and execution of seasonal menus.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Food Control Plans knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Menu development

Job description

Are you a passionate and skilled chef ready to take your culinary career to the next level? RealNZ is looking for a talented Chef de Partie to join our dynamic team at Walter Peak, where every guest leaves with a great story to tell.

As Chef de Partie, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality food and exceptional service as part of our renowned catering team. From preparing and presenting beautiful dishes to maintaining top-tier food safety standards, you'll help ensure every meal is a memorable one.

In this role, you will prepare and serve high-quality food, including cabinet items and high teas, while assisting in the planning and execution of seasonal menus. You'll be responsible for maintaining food safety and hygiene standards, supporting stock control and ordering processes, and working closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure seamless service. You'll also help train and support junior staff and contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen environment.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a commercial kitchen
• Strong knowledge of Food Control Plans (FCP)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Experience in menu development, understanding of food and labour cost management, and leadership potential and training skills would be preferred.

What's in it for you?

• Permanent Full-Time role
• Medical insurance included in your remuneration package
• Enjoy some incredible staff perks! Along with a FREE Cardrona/Treble Cone season pass, bring a friend along to experience RealNZ's unforgettable adventures at a fantastic discount. Explore the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, cruise Milford and Doubtful Sound, dine at Walter Peak, and discover Rakiura. It's an amazing opportunity to experience the best of New Zealand without breaking the bank.

Location: Queenstown
Positions Available: 1
Guaranteed hours per fortnight: 60
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hourly rate: $30 - $34

Real people, real places, real experiences. Welcome to Real.

When's the best time to join the Real whānau? Now's good.

We're the conservation business that's enabled by tourism. We're helping the world, one guest at a time, fall in love with conservation. We're inspiring people to leave their places in better conditions than when they found them. We channel a guest-centric approach that fuels our genuine promise to deliver Aotearoa's most unforgettable experiences.

It's our workplace environment that makes careers at RealNZ more exciting than the regular job. Working for Real could mean you're based anywhere between a secluded island, a scenic fiord, and a snow-capped maunga. Our people, places, and workdays are a great and diverse mixture. It keeps us on our toes and adds value and passion to our work.

At RealNZ, we're committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Guided by our values of Pono (Keep it real) and He waka eke noa (We're all in this together), we embrace and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that make our team stronger. Everyone is welcome here.

How to apply

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Please note that we will be interviewing candidates as they apply, and if the right person is found, we may close the role off to any further applications.