Chef de Partie

Company Description

Our signature restaurant 'Lombardi' at Hotel St Moritz, is a greatly admired eatery for locals and visitors alike. A refreshing departure from a ‘Hotel Restaurant’, this award-winning establishment offers global opportunity within the bespoke MGallery collection.

Job Description

In this role you will work with the kitchen team to ensure that food standards, presentation and cooking techniques are carried out according to established standards and recipes to the expectations of an upscale restaurant.

• Liaise with Executive Chef and Sous Chef keeping lines of communication open between food and beverage production and service areas of the hotel.
• Coordinate food production and kitchen brigade to meet food preparation and service requirements.
• Ensure all food produced is in line with kitchen recipes and standards.
• Prepare and cook all food items in specific area of responsibility with a sense of urgency.
• Check all food is stored and handled as per current food health and hygiene regulations.
• Ensure that work area, equipment and section is kept clean at all times, in accordance with current health and hygiene regulations.
• Complete kitchen hand shifts as required.
• Monitor daily kitchen food and product requirements and advise the supervisor of these well in advance.
• Monitor food preparation and wastage costs control these by following efficient preparation methods and standard recipes.
• Actively support and participate in safe work practices following health and safety, rehabilitation, environment and smoke-free policies and procedures in the workplace.
  
  

For exceptional talent, we are proud to consider sponsorship opportunities, reflecting our commitment to attracting and nurturing the very best culinary professionals. Outstanding candidates who embody our passion for excellence and craft may be supported in joining our world-class team here in Queenstown.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role - Commi or CDP.
• Patisserie experience would be well looked upon
• Previous experience in a 5 star/upscale establishment advantageous
• Be familiar with the other kitchen sections, promoting flexibility and productivity.
• Have a high standard in food presentation
• Be able to demonstrate creativity and flair in menu development
• Be able to use leadership skills to maintain an effective work group
• Understanding of NZ food safety requirements
• Organise time and work efficiently
• Have effective verbal communication skills
  
  

Please ensure your visa status / current working rights (and expiry if any) is clear on your application

Additional Information

Benefits

Bring passion and dedication to excellence, and we will recognise your contribution with a variety of benefits, rewards and development opportunities:

• We offer competitive pay, plus benefits including daily staff meals and dry-cleaned uniform and laundry allowance, anniversary stays with F&B credit to enjoy.
• Receive unparalleled training, development and support from Accor leadership training programmes.
• Discounted Hotel stays, food and beverage rates and Spa treatments, worldwide - for yourself and for friends and family, across our entire network.
• Be part of a well-established hotel with a strong reputation for providing exceptional service.
• Ongoing reward and recognition incentives and awards.
• Opportunities for further development and worldwide career progression within Accor.
• Refer a friend incentive
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• EAP, well-being and mental health supports available, progressive policies, including 12 weeks paid parental leave, and rainbow inclusive policies and practices.
• Take part in social activities and community involvement initiatives through the year.
  
  

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We 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.

Guaranteed Hours: 30 hours, varying roster and shifts, from $31.98/hour