Chef

Vudu Cafe & Larder is one of Queenstown's busiest and most popular lakefront cafés. We are seeking an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team.

Serving 300+ meals each day, we are looking for someone who can work efficiently in a fast-paced commercial kitchen while consistently producing high-quality food with excellent presentation.

The successful applicant will be a motivated team player with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to perform well under pressure.

This is a permanent, full-time position offering a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week, with the opportunity to work up to 45 hours per week depending on business requirements. Shifts are rostered and include weekends and public holidays.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and prepare menu items.
• Prepare and cook food to a consistently high standard.
• Monitor the quality of dishes throughout preparation and presentation.
• Estimate food and labour costs.
• Order and manage food supplies and stock levels.
• Discuss food preparation and kitchen operations with managers and colleagues.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance on food preparation and procedures.
• Maintain and enforce food safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist with training and supervising kitchen staff where required.
• Store, preserve and rotate food safely.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work space.
• Work efficiently under pressure while maintaining excellent quality and presentation standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of two years experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods.
• A positive, proactive and reliable attitude with the ability to work well within a team.

WHAT WE WILL OFFER

• $28-$32 per hour, depending on skills and experience.
• Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours of work per week.
• Permanent full-time employment.
• Opportunity to join a well-established and busy Queenstown hospitality business.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!