Step into Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront Queenstown, part of Millennium Hotels and Resorts. Guided by our values - Energy On, Go Further, Genuinely Care, Truly Connected - you’ll enjoy staff perks, training, and career growth. Discover A Thousand Ways of Happiness in a role where every day feels like a destination.
In this role you will:
- Prepare and cook high-quality dishes while maintaining excellent presentation and meeting hotel standards.
- Monitor food quality at all stages of preparation to ensure consistency and exceed guest expectations.
- Assist in menu development and stock management, helping to minimise waste and control costs.
- Support and guide kitchen team members, sharing techniques and maintaining high culinary standards.
- Ensure hygiene and safety compliance within their station, keeping the kitchen clean and organised.
- Communicate with kitchen and waiting staff to provide accurate information about menu items and availability.
What we're looking for:
- 1-2 years' experience in a chef position.
- Experience in fast-paced, premium dining environments.
- You thrive under pressure, take initiative, and lead with integrity.
- You genuinely care about quality and consistency (and it shows in your food).
- A strong food production background and creative flair.
- Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
- A calm, collaborative approach (especially during service).
- Strong understanding of health & safety and compliance standards.
- A commitment to innovation and going further in everything you do.
- Ability to work a variable roster which will include AM and PM shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Why work with us?
- Opportunities to grow within our national and international portfolio
- A supportive, inclusive kitchen culture.
- Great staff benefits such as staff meals on duty, hotel discounts, uniform, and laundry services.
- Stable income and guaranteed +30 hours per week, with an hourly rate between $29 - $32, depending on experience.
Bring your craft, confidence, and calm to Copthorne Hotel & Resorts Queenstown Lakefront — where every plate tells a story.
In this role you will:
- Prepare and cook high-quality dishes while maintaining excellent presentation and meeting hotel standards.
- Monitor food quality at all stages of preparation to ensure consistency and exceed guest expectations.
- Assist in menu development and stock management, helping to minimise waste and control costs.
- Support and guide kitchen team members, sharing techniques and maintaining high culinary standards.
- Ensure hygiene and safety compliance within their station, keeping the kitchen clean and organised.
- Communicate with kitchen and waiting staff to provide accurate information about menu items and availability.
What we're looking for:
- 1-2 years' experience in a chef position.
- Experience in fast-paced, premium dining environments.
- You thrive under pressure, take initiative, and lead with integrity.
- You genuinely care about quality and consistency (and it shows in your food).
- A strong food production background and creative flair.
- Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
- A calm, collaborative approach (especially during service).
- Strong understanding of health & safety and compliance standards.
- A commitment to innovation and going further in everything you do.
- Ability to work a variable roster which will include AM and PM shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Why work with us?
- Opportunities to grow within our national and international portfolio
- A supportive, inclusive kitchen culture.
- Great staff benefits such as staff meals on duty, hotel discounts, uniform, and laundry services.
- Stable income and guaranteed +30 hours per week, with an hourly rate between $29 - $32, depending on experience.
Bring your craft, confidence, and calm to Copthorne Hotel & Resorts Queenstown Lakefront — where every plate tells a story.