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Hotel: Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier
Location: 11 Cook Flat Road, Fox Glacier 7886
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent position.
Rate per hour: $35.00 - $37.00
Hours of Work: Guaranteed 40 hours per week, on a rotating roster, including weekends. 

This position presents an ideal opportunity for a hands-on Head Chef eager to elevate their culinary career to the next level. With responsibilities including leadership, menu development, managing a small kitchen team, and culinary innovation. 

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Taking a hands-on approach to running the kitchen, including determining work requirements and allocation of duties.
• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities involved for the service the hotel’s outlets.
• Control food ordering and labour cost requirements.
• Preparation and maintenance of Kitchen department rosters and attendance records.
• Reacting to the developing market trends and incorporate innovative dishes to the menu.
• Undertake supervision duties ensuring that all kitchen employees maintain high standards of service.
• Assist in all staff selection and training within the Hotel kitchen and ensures that all records required by the Hotel are maintained.

Preferred Skills & Experience:  

• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a senior kitchen role
• Level 4 certificate or higher, in Cookery preferred
• A current Food Handling Certificate beneficial

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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