Executive Chef

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand EVT - Entertainment | Ventures | Travel Full time

About QT Hotels & Resorts
QT Hotels & Resorts is EVT's premium lifestyle hotel brand, with locations in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Pioneers behind the philosophy of 'expect the unexpected', every property delivers an experience that combines local influence with QT's signature quirk. And our people? With personalities as diverse as each property, individuality is more than encouraged.  

Role Overview
At QT Wellington, we're all about art, design, and unforgettable experiences—and that includes what's on the plate. As Executive Chef, you'll take the reins of our signature restaurant, HIPPO, and oversee all culinary operations across the hotel. This is your chance to showcase creativity, lead a passionate team, and deliver dishes that wow every guest. If you've got luxury hotel or signature restaurant experience and a love for pushing boundaries, we want you in our kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

•    Drive the culinary vision for HIPPO and QT Wellington, ensuring every dish is a masterpiece.


•    Lead, mentor, and inspire a talented kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.


•    Oversee menu development, seasonal updates, and innovative concepts that reflect QT's playful personality.


•    Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and safety across all outlets.


•    Manage kitchen operations, budgets, and supplier relationships with precision and creativity.


•    Collaborate with hotel leadership to create unforgettable events and dining experiences.

What We're Looking For

•    Proven experience as an Executive Chef in a luxury hotel or signature restaurant.


•    A creative culinary mind with a passion for innovation and bold flavors.


•    Strong leadership skills to motivate and develop a high-performing team.


•    Exceptional knowledge of food trends, techniques, and sustainability practices.


•    Ability to manage budgets, control costs, and maintain operational excellence.


•    Flexibility, resilience, and a love for working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits & Perks:
QT is part of EVT We offer incredible benefits from day one


•    50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.    


•    Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.    


•    $2 cinemas tickets at Event Cinemas & Entertainment perks. 


•    Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.     


•    New Zealand & Australia's largest and most diverse experiences company

Apply today
Join QT Hotels & Resorts and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.

QT Hotels & Resorts is part of EVT
As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.

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