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Chef de Partie

General Information

Country/Region
New Zealand
Province/City
Hawke's Bay
Location
Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
Department
Food & Beverage - Culinary
Job Type
Fixed Term Contract

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 2025 and continue through the summer season until April 2026. 


What you will do: 
The kitchen is where the magic happens in our Luxury property - and you can be part of that! We currently have a fantastic opportunity for Chef de Partie and Demi Chef de Partie to join our team to create memorable and unique experiences. Duties include - 
  • Preparing menus in collaboration with colleagues 
  • Ensuring adequacy of supplies at cooking stations
  • Training, developing and supporting junior chefs. 
  • 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 fast-paced environment. Ideally you will have: 
  • Minimum 2 years previous experience as a Chef de Partie, in a similar standard establishment 
  • Relevant culinary / hospitality qualifications 
  • Have excellent use 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 
If you are starting your career as a chef and believe you have the skills and qualities to join our team as a Demi Chef de Partie we would also love to hear from you! 


What we offer: 
We offer competitive wages, delicious associate lunches and access to our Associate Perks Programme with a wide range of discounts and deals with our suppliers and partners.  In addition, we endeavour whenever possible to provide you 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. 


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 31 May 2025.  

About Us

Far out to the east of Hawke’s Bay wine country, Rosewood 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, Cape Kidnappers generous suites offer sumptuous comfort and awe-inspiring views in equal parts.

Ranked as one of the top two hotels in New Zealand and Australia by Travel + Leisure, and within the top 20 hotels in the world by Conde Nast Traveller, Cape Kidnappers delivers stunning exclusive guest experiences including the Can-Am Farm Tour, Kiwi Discovery Walk, Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony and much, much more.