Job Description
Discover your Calling with us this Summer and take your career to new levels, at Rosewood Cape Kidnappers.
At Rosewood Cape Kidnappers we believe in fostering a culture of learning and development, providing you with the resources to thrive in your career.You may be looking for a working holiday adventure in New Zealand for 6 months or maybe developing your hospitality career with us.
We have accommodation options available and can also accommodate couples or small groups if everyone has hospitality experience. Our seasonal teams are fun and made up of a diverse mix of people of all ages and nationalities.
This position will start in October/November 2024 and continue through the summer season until April 2025
About us:
Far out to the east of Hawke’s Bay wine country, The Farm at Cape Kidnappers sits atop rolling hills and rugged cliffs that give way to vast sea views and an ever-present horizon.
Home to not only a lodge and spa, this unique property also boasts one of the world’s top golf courses, a sanctuary for some of New Zealand’s most precious flora and fauna, and a working farm. Warm and enveloping, Rosewood Cape Kidnappers generous suites offer sumptuous comfort and awe-inspiring views in equal parts.
What you will do:
The kitchen is where the magic happens – and you can be part of that! We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Demi Chef de Partie to join our team. The right applicant must be self motivated, a team player and work well in a high pressure environment. Duties include –
- Ensuring adequacy of supplies at cooking stations
- Preparing ingredients that should be frequently available (vegetables, spices etc)
- Following the guidance of the head or sous chefs and have input in new ways of presentation of dishes
- Putting effort in optimising the cooking process with attention to speed and quality
- Enforcing strict health and hygiene standards
What you will bring to this role:
For this position, you must be self motivated, a team player and work well in a high pressure environment. You will also need to:
- Have a relevant, culinary qualification
- Have previous experience at a similar standard establishment.
- Have good understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes
- Have the ability to think on your feet as we have many guest requests and menu changes each day
- Have good time management and the ability to multitask
- Thorough understanding of Health & Safety requirements
What we offer:
We offer competitive wages, delicious staff lunches and access to our Staff Perks Programme with a wide range of discounts and deals with our suppliers and partners. In addition, we endeavour whenever possible to provide staff with 2 days in a row off each week.
Due our private and remote location, you will need to have your own reliable transport. You will also need a valid working holiday visa or New Zealand work rights to apply.
Please check your ability to get a New Zealand visa at – https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/preparing-a-visa-application/working-in-nz/how-long-can-you-work-in-new-zealand-for/working-holiday-visa
Core to the success of the individual in this role is that their personal values are aligned with those of Rosewood Hotels: Ownership, Passionate, Transparent, Innovative and Collaborative.
If you wish to apply for this role and have the attributes above, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications for all Seasonal positions close 30th June 2024