Executive Chef

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown is unique, charismatic, and elegant, appealing to a more sophisticated audience in search of an exciting and exclusive experience. We are seeking an Executive Chef who provides the experience for our guests to be both charmed and absorbed by our distinct sense of story, provenance and stylish presentation setting the bar high with tailored, elevated, and sophisticated service.

Mackenzies Restaurant

As early settlers to Queenstown's Wakatipu region, the Mackenzie family were renowned for their generosity, hospitality and pioneering spirit.

This feeling inspires the service, ambience and cuisine at Mackenzies Restaurant, a Queenstown Restaurant and Bar, where intimate dining is complemented by glowing fires in the winter, and summer offers al fresco fare on the expansive balconies. The seasonal menu is dedicated to the freshest local ingredients.

About the role:

Reporting to the Hotel General Manager, you are the composer of all things culinary, responsible for the food execution and kitchen operations of a large full-service hotel. As creative as you are technically brilliant, your forte is menu designing whilst remaining ‘on-brand’, people management, and cost management. 

We are seeking a “hands-on” Executive Chef, who is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our Kitchen and C&E department. With no two days the same, this role is responsible for Mackenzies Restaurant and is responsible for special events, gala events, weddings, conferences, and everything in between.

About You:

• A seasoned Executive Chef with a min. 10+ years’ experience from a hotel or venue
• Proven track record in Food & Beverage, event catering, menu costing and execution and labour costs, while hotel industry experience is valued, it's not a deal-breaker.
• Your leadership style is natural, inspiring, creative, and empowering.
• You're passionate about Food & Beverage, latest trends, pairings, and your expertise speaks volumes.
• What truly sets you apart is your boundless passion for food and people. You excel in building relationships and effortlessly engaging your team and stakeholders alike.
• With a proven track record of developing and leading a high performing kitchen brigade, you bring a wealth of experience to the table.
• Proven knowledge, understanding and executing HACCP and Food Safety
• Consistently surpassing expectations, you're commercially savvy, controlling costs through to driving revenue and profit growth across Food & Beverage.
• Meticulous attention to detail, coupled with creativity and flair for innovation ensures every product presentation is impeccable.
• A quirky attitude with the desire to push innovation and creativity developing seasonal and rotating menus across conference and events spaces
• Full working Rights for New Zealand

Why TFE Hotels (perks):

• Supportive, friendly team and company culture
• Global hotel discounts for you and your family and friends
• Travel and wellness discounts
• Paid Birthday leave to celebrate the day and eat cake
• Food and Beverage discounts at our cool bars with amazing views
• Leave options to attend to the things in life that are important to you
• Paid parental leave
• International exchange opportunities.
• Learning, development, and career progression
• Community - Giving back out there, feels extra good here
• Recognition with your chance to shine

At TFE Hotels, we recognise and celebrate your uniqueness, and promise to give more back. 

Are you ready to shine? We’ll help you find more. You deserve it. So, dive in and find more as part of our leadership team at TFE Hotels!