Chefs

Key Tasks

As a Chef, you will be responsible for the end-to-end culinary process, from conceptualisation to plate. Your duties will include:

• Menu Creation & Development: Designing innovative menus that blend traditional Argentine open-fire techniques with seasonal New Zealand produce.

• Financial Management & Budgeting: Estimating food costs, managing kitchen budgets, and implementing portion control to ensure departmental profitability.

• Open-Fire Technical Mastery: Operating and maintaining traditional grills, wood-fire pits, and smokers to high professional standards.

• Kitchen Operations: Planning and directing food preparation and cooking activities across various mobile event locations.

• Procurement: Negotiating with local suppliers and managing inventory to ensure the highest quality ingredients are sourced within budget.

• Compliance & Leadership: Ensuring strict adherence to Food Safety/HACCP standards and supervising junior kitchen staff or contractors during events.

Key Terms & Conditions

• Rate of Pay: $30 – $31 per hour (commensurate with experience).

• Guaranteed Hours: Minimum of 30 hours per week. Permanent full-time employment. 

• Location: Based in Queenstown, Otago. This is a mobile catering role requiring travel to various event sites throughout the Otago region.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualifications: A relevant NZQF Level 4 Cookery qualification (or equivalent overseas qualification)

OR

• Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience