Clubhouse Chef - Hawke's Bay New Zealand

Job Description

What you will do:

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Clubhouse Chef to join our culinary team and deliver exceptional dining experiences for our guests at the Clubhouse. This role supports the smooth operation of the Clubhouse kitchen while helping maintain the highest culinary standards. This is a Fixed Term role for the summer season, ending 30 April 2027 and guarantees a minimum of 30 hours per week. This role is responsible for:

• Preparing and presenting dishes to the high standards expected at Rosewood Cape Kidnappers.
• Supporting the day-to-day operation of the Clubhouse kitchen to ensure efficient and seamless service.
• Completing food preparation and mise en place efficiently and to specification.
• Working collaboratively with fellow chefs and front-of-house teams to deliver timely service and an exceptional guest experience.
• Maintaining outstanding food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.
• Assisting with menu development, recipe refinement, and seasonal offerings.
• Monitoring stock levels and helping ensure quality produce is available when needed.
• Supporting, mentoring, and developing junior kitchen team members.
• Working closely with other departments to accommodate guest preferences and dietary requirements.
• Contributing to a safe workplace through active participation in health and safety practices and training.

What you will bring

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong customer focus, who is honest, responsible and capable of working unsupervised. This is a hands on role with lots of variety. The successful candidate will have -

• A minimum of 3-4 years' professional kitchen experience.
• Strong culinary skills and a solid understanding of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene best practices.
• The ability to remain calm, organised, and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive, team-focused approach with a willingness to support colleagues across the operation.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to provide guidance to junior team members.
• Initiative, reliability, and a proactive mindset.
• Flexibility to work a varied roster, including weekends and public holidays.
• A current driver's licence.

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, 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.