Chef - Queenstown Airport

Deliver culinary excellence in a premium lounge environment surrounded by stunning alpine views.

Why you'll love working with us:

• ️Be part of the travel experience- serve high-quality meals to guests in a world-class lounge setting.
• Grow your career- access NZQA-accredited culinary and food safety training.
• Enjoy great perks- including health insurance discounts, free uniforms, and on-site benefits.

As aChef at the Air NZ Lounge in Queenstown Airport,you'll prepare, cook, and present high-quality food that exceeds customer expectations. You'll work closely with the Head Chef and team to maintain kitchen standards, manage supplies, and contribute to a memorable lounge experience for travellers. This is aPermanent Full Timeposition.

• Prepare and cook menu items including meat, seafood, vegetables, and plated dishes.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards, including cleaning and waste handling.
• Receive, store, and rotate supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained.
• Develop menus to meet dietary and cultural needs, and apply catering control principles.
• Coach team members and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing kitchen team.
• NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Cookery or equivalent trade qualification.
• Experience cooking in a similar hospitality or lounge environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Flexible, reliable, and physically fit with a positive attitude.
• NZQA Food Handling Certificate (Units 167 & 168) and Police Clearance preferred.
• Comprehensive Training & Development: Online learning, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications.
• Formal Career Paths: Structured growth opportunities within Compass Group.
• Rewards & Recognition: Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual bonuses.
• Health & Safety Focus: A safe, supportive work environment.
• Corporate & Retail Discounts: Health insurance, gym memberships, optometry, and more.
• Site-Specific Benefits: Free uniforms, on-site parking, and access to amenities.

Visit ourBenefits page for a comprehensive list of our benefits.

• We areNew Zealand leadingand largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
• Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors.
• We specialise inturning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experientialmomentsfor our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from beingGOOD to GREAT.
• Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!
• Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common- our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you -RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORKare the founding pillars of these commitments.
• We arecommitted to reflecting the diversityof our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritisesustainabilityin everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all.

Successful candidates will be able to pass per-employment checks satisfactorily.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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