Chef

3 days ago

Queenstown, New Zealand Fiordland Discovery Full time NZ$40,000 - NZ$60,000 per year
Chef – Fiordland Jewel, Milford Sound

Boutique overnight cruise in a world-class wilderness.

Fiordland Discovery is searching for a talented Chef to join the crew of the Fiordland Jewel, our overnight vessel based in Milford Sound.

This is not a standard galley role. It's about creating dining experiences that match the breathtaking landscapes our guests have come to see.

About us

We are a small family owned and operated New Zealand tourism business, offering high-end overnight and lunch cruises in Milford Sound over the summer season, plus adventure cruising in Fiordland in other months of the year.

The Role

·       Deliver a beautifully presented set menu daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner

·       Ensure consistency and excellence, while allowing your creativity and personality to shine through in every dish.

·       Run the galley independently – from prep and plating to ordering and presentation (sole charge)

·       Engage with guests and bring a warm, personal touch to the dining experience

·       Collaborate with a close-knit crew to deliver seamless hospitality

·       Roster: 7 nights living aboard, then 7 nights off

·       Fixed Term until end of April. There may be a chance to continue in the role – to be discussed with the successful applicant

About You

·       A qualified chef with experience in boutique hospitality

·       Passionate about presentation and flavour, with an eye for detail

·       Confident working solo, organised, and self-sufficient

·       A natural host who enjoys connecting with guests in a genuine, welcoming way

·       Comfortable working and living on board a vessel in a remote location

·       Preference given to those with own arrangements for accommodation in Otago/Southland area during rostered week off

What We Offer

·       The chance to cook for guests in a truly world-class destination.

·       Accommodation and meals provided while on your rostered week on

·       A unique opportunity to combine your culinary skills with luxury hospitality in a UNESCO World Heritage environment.

If you would like to be a valued part of an exciting and dedicated team, whilst spending time in one of New Zealand's most beautiful destinations, please apply online with your CV, references and a cover letter.

Please note a valid working visa is required to work in New Zealand.

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