Chef

Coco Cabana Chef

Permanent, full-time position

Coco Cabana is located inside the Ramada Queenstown Central Hotel, an iconic 4-star hotel with fabulous views of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu. We are looking for an experienced Chef with proven experience with Pizza, and a passion for all things culinary. You will help our restaurant achieve the goal of offering a premium culinary experience through the execution of the highest standard of food preparation and presentation.

Preference will be given to New Zealand Citizens or have Permanent Work Rights in New Zealand.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for enhancing the guests culinary experience and build long term loyalty to our restaurant and our hotel.
• Preparing a wide range of meals for guests of the venue, including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks to the highest standard of the Ramada brand name.
• Ensure menus, food standards, procedures and processes are followed.
• Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities.
• Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen are in line with current health regulation standards.
• Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements.
• Train other kitchen staff and apprentices.
• All tasks reasonable to ensure the continuous and successful operation of the restaurant.
• All tasks implied by the job title chef, where you will be responsible for serving high quality dishes expected in an establishment located in a 4 star hotel.
• All tasks expressly required by General Manager.

Successful Candidates Must Have:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in high quality establishments of similar calibre to our restaurant. This will be backed up by a consistent work history and good references to prove you fit this establishment.

• Proven experience being able to coordinate daily operations of Pizza Production – preparation of pizza dough, sauces, toppings and other ingredients according to recipes and quality guidelines.

• A passion for delivering outstanding culinary offerings to impress our customers.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Attention to detail and proven ability to deliver an excellent culinary experience expected by our customers.

• Clear understanding of Food Control Plan and hygiene legislation.

• Organisation and time management skills.

• Experience training or guiding lower level kitchen staff.

• Proven communication skills and excellent teamwork skills.

• Positive approach and openness to communicate with Management as well as receive feedback from senior colleagues to take on suggestions and implement change.

Apply to start immediately and we can offer you:

• Ongoing support from management and a solid career pathway with recognition based on achievement
• A minimum of 30 hours per week is guaranteed
• A roster that includes weekend and public holiday but with 2 consecutive days off per week
• Pay $32 to $35 per hour
• Weekly pay