Head Chef, The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments,

Head Chef

The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments, Queenstown

Your moment to be exceptional has arrived at The Rees Hotel, Queenstown! The Head Chef is
responsible for the day-to-day management of the Kitchen Team, overseeing the food
preparation, production and implementation of menus which are designed to deliver innovative,
safe food in a manner that meets market / customer needs and is within budgeted guidelines.
The Head Chef’s brief also includes meeting and wherever possible, exceeding, customer and
guest expectations, enabling the Food & Beverage operation to be recognised as purveyors of
consistent and high-quality cuisine.

Looking to progress your culinary career and learn from the best?
Step-up for a creative Sous Chef
Let your flair for extraordinary quality and hunger to succeed shine at our proudly unique,
successful independent Qualmark Gold rated luxury property in Queenstown, New Zealand – the adventure captital of the world!
This is a hands-on, gastronomic Head Chef role – where you’ll be front and centre in the
Kitchen, under the guidance and mentorship of Ben Batterbury – Executive Chef
True South Dining Room’s reputation and our pedigree speaks for
itself: http://www.therees.co.nz/en-gb/accolades

Skills, experience and attributes

Have at least 10 years cooking experience in quality establishments, with experience in
5-Star properties highly regarded
Staff Management and recruitment experience essential
Experience of managing stock-takes key
Experience with POS and Microsoft programs needed
Experience with CMS or similar hotel reservations system desirable
Excellent organisational ability a must-have
Effective communication skills vital for success in this position
In-depth understanding of Food Safety and impeccable hygiene practices
A relevant qualification at diploma or degree level desirable along with a relevant industry
qualification/s
High standard of personal presentation essential
Passionate about guest experience
Attention to detail
Physically fit
Available to work a variety of shifts including mornings, weekends and public holidays
Enjoys managing and leading the Kitchen Team, with the assistance of The Executive
Chef/Food & Beverage Manager – with a strong emphasis on Health & Safety leadership,
training, coaching and supporting staff performance and development. A long term commitment to Queenstown

Benefits and Rewards

Competitive remuneration on offer for a highly-skilled and driven Head Chef with proven
leadership capability
Staff Accommodation available for a maximum of 6 months (subject to availability)
Excellent Rewards & Recognition Programme

Amazing career opportunity to work in our award winning and now extended 5-Star
restaurant, working closely with our highly-acclaimed Executive Chef – Ben Baterbury
(Best Hotel Chef 2017 – Australasia – Hospitality Management Awards) and an
exceptional team committed to treating our guests to a mouth-wateringly memorable
True South Dining Room experience in Queenstown!
Applications from New Zealand and/or Australian residents highly encouraged

Job Description:

https://www.qjumpers.co.nz/viewdoc.ashx?docid=2111637c-b0fb-4f72-a655-240e0ee137bf&pdf=1

Applications close 24 Jun 2018
To apply, simply visit our Careers Website and recruitment system – QJumpers:

https://therees.qjumpers.co.nz/jobs/

Just click on the Head Chef role and select the Apply Now button.