At The Hermitage Hotel we offer our guests a variety of dining options including the premier Alpine Restaurant, Sir Edmund Hillary Café and Bar, and the Chamois Bar and Grill. You may work in any or all our outlets, which makes this an exciting opportunity to work in a diverse and evolving environment. 

We are committed to providing opportunities for training and upskilling with support from our highly experienced senior chef team to team members who prove themselves passionate and committed to their personal development and growth.  

In this role, you will be responsible for: 

• Prepare and cook food for guest to our requirements
• Order food supplies for your area of designated responsibility
• Working with Senior and Junior team members to monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation, presentation, and service
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Take pride in your work, presentation, and appearance
• Comply with all company and food safety requirements

What do we need from you? 

We are All in this Together, so we need you to Bring your Best every day and Own it! If you want to be Part of the Solution you will need to Roll with the Punches and Keep it Real to be happy in this role

• Possess the Four C’s – committed, courageous, capable, and confident
• In love with the outdoors and adaptable to remote living
• A can-do attitude and a willingness to learn
• Friendly, outgoing, and professional, with excellent communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable, and able to change with the ever-evolving market
• A strong desire to strive for excellence

Why us? 

Some of the perks of joining our team at a historic hotel in an incredible part of New Zealand: 

• Accommodation, vehicle parking on site  including home Wi-Fi and power
• Free access to all activities offered by the Hermitage Hotel.
• Generous discounts on food and beverage in all Hotel bars & Restaurant.
• Discounted hotel accommodation for You, Friends, and Family.
• Stunning surroundings and unparalleled views – a short and remarkable commute to work.
• Opportunities to grow, develop and upskill, along with working in other departments to broaden your experience

Further Information

• Full time position, 60 hours per fortnight
• Please contact us on [email protected] if you require more information before applying

Does this sound like the place for you? 

Our teams live and work together so it's important that you have a positive attitude and enthusiasm for the hospitality industry. While previous experience in a cleaning or housekeeping environment is an advantage, we provide all training to ensure that you are up to speed with our products, our services, our standards, and our expectations. With an eye for detail, you should be flexible with a can-do approach and looking to learn throughout your time with us.