Proudly Awarded New Zealand's Leading Resort at the 2025 World Travel Awards

Our work ethos is nurturing and supportive. We are the Millbrook family and take great pride being one of New Zealand's best places to work.

Overview

Set on 650 acres of lush green fairways, rolling hills and gentle streams, Millbrook Resort is an internationally acclaimed, luxury lifestyle resort, and we are proud to be an employer of choice within New Zealand.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Chef to lead by example and join the team. This is a busy and rewarding work environment with plenty of variety and opportunities to push culinary boundaries.

The Role

We have four luxury restaurants and a functions kitchen at Millbrook Resort, the role involves ensuring each dish is created to perfection. We focus on being a part of a collaborative team, delivering a tailored five-star dining experience, whether it be during a fast-paced breakfast service, or showcasing innovative interpretation of Japanese cuisine at Kobe. The Hole In One Café is alfresco cuisine at its best, from delicious pizzas to exquisite lunch/dinner dishes. In addition, Millhouse where we pride ourselves in a seasonal menu of elegant dishes. We create memories that our guests never forget.

Success Profile

• 3 years minimum experience working in a comparable environment is desirable
• Relevant qualifications required
• Reliable ‘go getter' with motivation, drive and initiative
• Passion for quality and knowledge of food safety
• Desire and passion to cook with fresh quality ingredients sourced from local producers
• Excellent communication, time management & organisation skills
• Strong commitment to teamwork with a hands-on approach
• Ability to work weekends and public holidays
• Drivers Licence advantageous - you must be available to make your way to and from work

Location: Arrowtown, Queenstown

Hours: Permanent, Full time guaranteed 30 hours per week

Pay Banding: $33.00 - $36.00 gross per hour depending on experience

What do we offer?

We believe our people are our greatest assets, and love rewarding our hard-working team members. At Millbrook we encourage learning and professional development to help you grow and perform within your career. When you join the Millbrook family you will also enjoy a number of exciting benefits including; Discounts on products and services; Easy free car parking; Complimentary staff meals; and a daily travel allowance for team members who live more than 25km from the resort.

If you wish to work in this dynamic, challenging and busy environment and have the attributes above, we'd love to hear from you. Begin your Millbrook journey today and apply!