The Mercure Queenstown Resort kitchen manages the operation of Rises Restaurant, South Eatery Restaurant and banquets for our two flexible conference rooms.

About the role

As a senior member of the kitchen team you will be responsible for:

• Daily food preparation, production and implementation of menus.
• Maintaining a high level of functionality and efficiency, demonstrating food cost control practices
• Driving service standards to ensure the highest service delivery possible.

What you will bring with you?

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Exceptional organisational and guest service delivery skills
• Thorough understanding around kitchen hygiene, environmental and food safety standards.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to effective communicate to a wide diverse audience
• Ability to work well in a busy environment, while maintaining high standards

Work Experience

Previous experience as a Chef at a supervisory level (min 1 year)

Proven ability to manage and lead a successful team.

Ability to work autonomously in a variety of operational shifts (including early mornings, weekends and public holidays if/when required)

Hotel commercial kitchen experience is preferred.

Level 4 Industry qualification or overseas equivalent is desired.

Excellent verbal and written English.

 

Benefits and perks

• Work Your Way - Speak with us about your desired work life balance and make it a reality!
• Free use and access of our gym, saunas, hot tubs and swimming pool
• Meals & Parking included while on duty
• Drycleaning service for work attire
• Access to Accor Hotels employee discounts around the word including Accommodation, F&B, Car Rental and Health Insurance discounts.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

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