Chef Incentives Included

SUMMER SEASON POSITION - IMMEDIATE START

Lake Hawea is the perfect location for adventurers, and those seeking a bit more balance

We require an experienced Chef to join our busy Restaurant, Cafe and Take Away operation here in Lake Hawea, a small village on the shores of a beautiful alpine lake just 20 minutes from Wanaka township.  We are positioned as a resupply point for Te Araroa Trail walkers, and the area is considered the gateway to many wilderness experiences in the Southern Alps.

Our licensed Restaurant & Bar is currently open four nights and two lunches each week, and we will be growing this offering as the summer unfolds.  We require an organised, well-presented Chef de Partie to lead service during our busy season, with the input of Director / Owner-Operator who is also an executive Chef.

What's on offer?

Chef 
- Rostered hours - 12pm-late 
- 4-5 day week
- up to 40 hours per week
- November 2026 start
- Must be available to work through the busy summer period (end of March 2027 at the earliest).

Experience Required
- Team orientated
- Organised / cool head
- Good command of spoken English
- Safe food practise
- Proven knife skills 
- Kitchen leadership
- Confidence planning and executing commercially viable dishes

What do we offer?
- Competitive remuneration
- Staff meals and coffee provided
- Friendly relaxed workplace
- Warm community atmosphere
- Lush lake swims 5mins walk

Lake Hawea is 15km drive from Wanaka township, candidates require their own transport. 

Accommodation and fuel costs for Wanaka based applicants may be negotiable.  Seasonal retention incentives negotiable.

Positions commence Oct/Nov 2026, and we prefer at least 20 weeks availability from start date.  Foreign applicants require a valid Work VISA.

Applications should include a cover letter and resume.