Chef de partie - Queenstown
Sherwood is a truly unique award winning restaurant and 78 room Eco Hotel situated in Queenstown central overlooking Lake Wakatipu. Sherwood holds a Qualmark gold award recognising the best sustainable tourism businesses in New Zealand and has Two Hats as per Cuisine Good Food Awards.
We are more than just a restaurant with a large kitchen garden attended to by a full time horticulturist which provides the focus for our hyper seasonal menus, served alongside a 100% natural wine program.
With a focus on sustainability, community programming, live music, function spaces as well as a 120 seater restaurant Sherwood is a large, dynamic operation.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our culinary team. Open for everything from breakfast, coffee, lunch, snacks & drinks through to full dinner service & many bespoke functions, Sherwood is a dynamic all-day eatery with many moving parts.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate chef to join the Sherwood team and help to develop and grow our unique offerings.
ABOUT YOU:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional presentation skills, A ‘can do’ do attitude and the mind set to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment with positivity & passionProblem solving skills, every day is different and you must have the skills and mind set to be able to tackle each day with drive & professionalism
THE ROLE/ EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED
A minimum 3 years in a professional kitchen at a similar levelAn excellent understanding of Food Safety & managing a Food Control Plan
Proven record of meeting food & labour costs, stock control, purchasing
The ability to work calmly & professionally under pressure
You must have a love of excellent food & the drive to work with the team to deliver a consistently exceptional offering for our guests
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most progressive hospitality operations in the country and showcase your talents as both a chef & leader at the top of your game.