Chef

Kitchen • Te Anau, Southland 9600, New Zealand • Full-time

Role Type

On-site • Contract • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Pay Rate

$27 NZD – $30 NZD (Hour)

Description

Are you a passionate Chef looking to combine work with adventure? The Fat Duck, our award-winning gastropub in Te Anau (gateway to Fiordland!), needs you for our busy summer season!

We’re offering a Full-time position, start date is October. We’re looking for someone with experience in busy kitchens who can handle a fast-paced environment. You should be organised, reliable, and excited to be part of a great team culture.

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive pay + weekly performance bonuses & weekly tips.
  • 2 set days off to explore Fiordland National Park.
  • Staff meals and drinks included.
  • Help finding accommodation if needed.
  • Work with a fun, supportive team.

About Te Anau: Nestled on the edge of Fiordland National Park, Te Anau offers world-class hiking, lakes, and outdoor activities. Just a short drive from Queenstown and perfect for weekend adventures!

Ready to escape the city and cook in paradise? Apply now!

Company Overview

We at the Fat Duck Gastropub believe that to have a successful business you need great individuals and a fantastic team culture. Not only are our team members committed to our company core values, but they are supported in achieving the best mutual outcomes by being involved in the business process. From hikes that are beyond Instagrammable to catching the sunrise on an early morning mountain bike ride, there’s no shortage of fun to be had in Fiordland. Best known as “The Nature Capital of the World” and “The Gateway to Fiordland”, Te Anau is one of the best hiking and adventure destinations in New Zealand. Milford Sound is only a short two-hour drive away and Doubtful Sound cruises depart daily from Manapouri, a 20 minutes drive. Te Anau has endless outdoor activities and it’s the perfect mix of lake adventures and on-mountain activities with experiences meant to refresh, recharge, and reinvigorate your soul. Just imagine you go to work every day and when you come back home, your life suddenly transforms into a holiday. Here is your chance to live and work in this spectacular part of the world!