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Hotel: Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term position
Dates: Starting end of January 2026 - finishing mid April 2026 
Hours of Work: Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week, on a rotating roster, including weekends. 
Wage: $28 - $30 per hour (depending on experience)
Explore: https://www.scenichotelgroup.co.nz/franz-josef/legacy-te-waonui-hotel/

This fixed-term summer opportunity is ideal for an experienced Chef de Partie ready to step into a hands-on role within a small, professional team.
 
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Preparation, cooking and serving of food for service.
• Preparation, cooking and serving of staff meals.
• Ensuring that all food is served and stored at the correct temperature to meet hotel standards and kitchen guidelines.
• Clean and sanitise work areas, equipment, utensils and dishes.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth kitchen operations during service.
• Follow all sanitation and hygienic food handling procedures set out by legislation and hotel policy.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of 2-3 years experience in a senior kitchen role preferred.
• A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or higher, in Cookery.
• A current Food Handling Certificate.
• Passion for food and dedication to delivering high-quality dishes.
• Flexible in availability to work rotating roster 
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn 
• Responsible and reliable, with the ability to work early mornings and weekends.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Why Choose Scenic Hotel Group?
We are New Zealand’s longest-standing hotel group, proudly managing 18 properties across the country and the South Pacific, along with a network of independent brands throughout New Zealand. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to be a Toitū carbonreduce certified organisation. We're right here with you, using local knowledge to make informed decisions and adapt swiftly to the needs of our teams and guests.

Why Choose Scenic Hotel Group?

We're New Zealand's biggest locally owned hotel group, with 18 properties all over the country.

We Do IT: Now, Right, Together, and Sustainably
Now: We act fast “Now” for exceptional guest experiences
Right: We get it “Right” from the start, with ongoing training to elevate our service quality.
Together: We grow “Together” in a team that boosts guest experiences.
Sustainably: We're fully committed to “Sustainability” driving a positive impact for our planet.
  
Kickstart your new chapter! If this sounds perfect and we've got what you need, hit apply now!

For more opportunities within our group, visit: https://www.scenichotelgroup.co.nz/careers/

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