20th July, 2026
Hotel: Scenic Suites & Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Location: 27 Stanley Street, Queenstown 9300
Employment Type: Full-time permanent position.
Hours of Work: Guaranteed a minimum of 30 hours per week, on a rotating roster, including weekends from Monday - Sunday.
Wage Rate: $26 - $28 per hour
Explore: https://www.scenichotelgroup.co.nz/queenstown/heartland-hotel-queenstown/
Join our kitchen team in the heart of Queenstown! We're looking for an experienced Senior Commis Chef who is passionate about quality food and takes pride in delivering consistently high standards. Working with fresh local ingredients, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day kitchen operation, supporting the senior chefs while helping deliver exceptional dining experiences.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes in line with hotel standards and recipes.
- Take responsibility for your designated section during service, ensuring food is prepared efficiently and consistently.
- Ensure all food is prepared, served, and stored at the correct temperatures in accordance with food safety standards and hotel procedures.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation across all kitchen areas.
- Clean and sanitise workstations, equipment, utensils, and kitchen facilities in accordance with health and safety requirements.
- Assist the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations, including mise en place, stock rotation, and service preparation.
- Support the training and guidance of junior kitchen team members by sharing knowledge and promoting best practices.
- Monitor ingredient quality, minimise food waste, and contribute to effective stock control.
- Follow all food safety, health and safety, and sanitation procedures to ensure compliance with hotel and legislative requirements.
- Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to deliver an exceptional dining experience for every guest.
Preferred Skills & Experience: - 1-2 years experience in a similar role is required.
- A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or higher, in Cookery.
- A current Food Handling Certificate.
- Strong passion for food and a desire to learn.
- Flexibility to work a mixture of breakfast and dinner shifts.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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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