Huka Lodge is set among established gardens along the banks of the surging Waikato River near Lake Taupō on New Zealand’s North Island.
Dining at Huka Lodge is at the heart of the tradition of generous hospitality for which the lodge is world-renowned. Showcasing New Zealand’s finest, often sustainably produced ingredients and complemented by a magnificent selection of wine, the menus at Huka Lodge are daily changing and reflect the seasons and the environment outdoors.
A daily approach to designing each menu – where local and regional ingredients are the stars – is essential to the Baillie Lodges Culinary Philosophy which steers the dining experience across all the lodges.
We are now looking for Australian-based chefs ready to take their next culinary adventure by joining us at Huka Lodge in the New Zealand wilderness – must have an adventurous spirit!
The Role
- You have a passion for local produce and a flair for extraordinary dishes
- To work alongside our Michelin-trained Executive Chef Tristan Abbott and our tight-knit culinary team
What we’re looking for
- Experience in an upscale restaurant or luxury hotel advantageous
- Strong attention to detail
- A passion for food trends and best practices
- A desire to push yourself and your skills
The Opportunity
- A strong remuneration package
- Accommodation, flights and visa assistance provided
- A true career changing opportunity
- Further opportunities in some of our other lodges throughout Australia, Canada and Chile
Huka Lodge is part of Baillie Lodges, an Australia-based collection of award-winning luxury lodges, each a leader in personal and sustainable travel. Our unique destinations include Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, Longitude 131° at Australia's spiritual heart, Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Silky Oaks Lodge in the Daintree Rainforest, The Louise in the Barossa Valley and Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Vancouver Island, Canada. Rising from the ashes in 2023 will be our flagship, Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island.