JobID: 160726
Department: Food & Beverage
Listed: February 2, 2024
Do you have a passion for food as well as the ability to lead a kitchen team? Whether you're serving up the best taco's on the mountain, creating a burger that makes us drool or prepping for a busy day in one of our cafe's, our Chef's take pride in presenting food options for all of our guests no matter which outlet they're working in. With a variety of dining options, we have a need for a Sous Chef that can be flexible in their menu design and the type of food that is being served each day. This is no easy task and requires someone who can think on their feet and motivate others to create dishes that will entice our guests to come back for more.
The Whakapapa whanau are a small but ambitious team, running year-round operations on the northern slopes of Mt Ruapehu. In winter, from June until October, this includes a world-class ski area. In summer, from December until April, this includes our summer sightseeing operation, heroing our iconic Sky Waka gondola. Each year we welcome hundreds of thousands of manuhiri (guests) to Whakapapa, many with life-long connections to the maunga (mountain) and surrounding region, some even third or fourth generation.
Mo te tunga | About the role Working alongside the Head Chef in the day-to-day kitchen duties, preparation and coordination of particular sections of kitchen production is what the bulk of the job entails. You will take full responsibility for an outlet each day and support the winter operations. Other daily tasks include:
Ensuring quality standards are maintained with respect to food presentation, cooked properly and delivered on time. Understanding all outlet menus & recipes and be able to follow recipes and instructions carefully. Preparing and cooking appropriate amounts of stock to meet demand and minimise waste. Assisting with preparation and placement of stock orders within set time frames and conducting stocktakes. Ensuring the necessary stocks are on hand at the right quality and quantity. Ensuring food service is in accordance with customer orders in a manner and time frame that optimises service quality.Along with your commitment to exceptional guest service, skills and experience a successful candidate will have are:
Level 3 or 4 New Zealand Certificate in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) or similar international qualification and/or experience Minimum of 2-3 years in a professional Kitchen (Senior Chef) Ability to lead a team and motivate others Exceptional communication skills Previous experience training and assisting new cooks/chefs Gear up for the ultimate work adventure at Whakapapa. Joining Whakapapa unlocks a number of perks:
A complimentary season pass for skiing and / or snowboarding, and access to day pass discounts for friends and family Free beginner and intermediate group lessons. Don't have equipment? You'll receive discounts on that too Exclusive food and beverage, and retail discounts, for use in Whakapapa's cafes and store Guaranteed base hours for all full-time and part-time staff Priority access and discounts to our on-mountain medical centre services Your Whakapapa whanau experience is not just a job: you will build lifelong memories and experiences in one of the most beautiful and culturally significant places on earth!
Remuneration varies depending on experience. This will be discussed during the interview.
** Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet approximately 60% of criteria, women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes for this role but maybe you don't meet every single bullet point above, we encourage you to get in touch. We'd love to hear from you and see if you could be a great fit for our whanau. ***On October 27, 2023, Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited was put into Receivership with Brendon Gibson and Neale Jackson appointed as Receivers. The receivers continue trading the Company and are working on transferring the ownership of the Whakapapa and Turoa ski areas to new operators. On 18 December, DOC announced public notification of Pure Turoa Limited's concession application to operate Turoa ski area. The Receivers are continuing to work on the sale of Whakapapa.
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