Company DescriptionNovotel Queenstown Lakeside is centrally located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and is the largest hotel in Queenstown with 273 rooms, catering for leisure guests, incentives and small meetings. We are proud of our diverse workplace with up to 25+ nationalities from all over the world.For those that enjoy Winter and its beautiful clear blue sky days to hit the slopes and in enjoys the fun in town, we are gearing up for the winter season. For those that want to do both winter and summer the Summer in Queenstown is awesome, with the long day light hours providing the opportunity to experience a variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, walking, outside dining, and beach BBQ's.
Job DescriptionBusy year round with changing markets throughout the yearFocused on delivering great food to a variety of marketsOur menu showcase's the best of the region's produce.We cater for large volumes, managing a variety of different menus at one time in different outletsBreakfast catering to between 200 and 500 covers per day - buffetSmall meetings, in room dining, bar snacks & restaurant - a la carteContinue to cultivate a positive work environmentLead a great team of 11-14 staff
- Proven leadership skills
- Learning & development of the team
- Lead an established team of international chefs
- Organized and able to plan
- Strong customer and administrative focus
- Develop and maintain relationships with preferred suppliers
- Work with budgets, wages, food costs and monthly reports
- Support compliance in all aspects & food safety standards
- Create a well-planned vision for the team and Department
- Contributes to the Hotel Management team
- Contribute to a successful hotel
- Work closely with F&B and support departments
- Focused on delivering great food + meeting the markets that we cater to
- Work with us on Food waste methods & Environmental initiatives
Qualifications- Experience in a similar position
- 5 + years chef's experience
Additional InformationWhy work for Novotel, Queenstown?
- Uniforms provided, washed and laundered daily
- Staff meals provided while on shifts
- Flexible hours,
- Extensive opportunities to enhance your skill set
- Staff hostel accommodation
- Online learning & training with our Academie
- Good social team
- Long term career opportunities worldwide
- Refer a friend incentive.
- Worldwide discounts on accommodation & F&B
- We are an accredited employer
- Car parking onsite
Place of employment is Novotel Queenstown Lakeside6 Earl St QueenstownWe are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.CV & Cover letter please$105,000 - $115,000 salary per annum: paid weekly