CAREERS AT THE CARDRONA HOTEL
We are an award winning country hotel located amidst the mountains of the Southern Alps at the bottom of Cardrona Alpine Resort.
Join our team at the Cardrona Hotel and enjoy the amazing outdoor opportunities in every season; skiing in the winter, hiking, biking and fishing in the summer to name a few. Head over to Queenstown on your days off but live in the serenity of the Cardrona Valley or with the small town vibe of Wanaka during your work week. We are between Queenstown and Wanaka - the perfect location to explore the area! We have staff accommodation available here in Cardrona, please do let us know if this is of interest to you on application.
Sous Chef
We are on the hunt for an experienced full-time Sous Chef to join our kitchen team! The ideal candidate will be service-oriented, have extensive food knowledge, and display creative flair.
POSITION DETAILS:
- Support the head chef in running the kitchen, stock management, food safety and team development
- Supervise kitchen team in absence of the head chef
- Ensure high quality and presentation of all dishes
Three years of experience is essential for this role. It's available with an immediate start and with a four work day roster for a great work-life balance. Preference will be given to permanent residents/those with at least 6 months on their work visa.
If this role sounds like you, please send your CV and cover letter to Ange via chef@cardronahotel.co.nz
Chef de Partie
We require an experienced, adaptable Chef de Partie with a broad skill set who loves to work in a busy kitchen. A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar fast-paced environment is required. Experience in cooking Kiwi / western cuisine is a must.
- Great role for someone wanting fixed evening shifts
- Approx. hours are 3pm-close
This is a long-term role and available with an immediate start. Minimum commitment is until the end of April 2026.
Preference will be given to permanent residents or those with at least 6 months on their work visa. You need to be able to stop by for a trial shift and interview.
If this role sounds like you, please get in touch with Ange via chef@cardronahotel.co.nz
Bartender
Experience behind the bar is essential. Our ideal candidate will have worked in a similar fast-paced pub before, knows how to pour beers and to take orders on the till. You also need to be highly customer service oriented and enjoy interacting with people. This role is rostered full-time and involves day, evening, and weekend shifts.
The role is available from mid-September. We need all candidates to commit to at least 3 months of work, but ideally you're keen to work here for the entire summer season, which means until the end of April 2026. You must be able to stop by for a trial shift. Staff accommodation is available to the right candidate.
Candidates must have the right to work in NZ.
If this sounds like you, please send your CV and cover letter to: info@cardronahotel.co.nz
Restaurant Wait Staff
We are looking for motivated team players who are happy to work the late shift in our restaurant, leaving the mornings free to enjoy the outdoors. Experience working in restaurants offering table service is required.
The role is rostered full-time. A typical shift will be from 3pm until close, or a 12pm until quiet.
The role is available from the end of September. Minimum commitment is 3 months, but ideally you're staying here for the entire summer season, i.e. until the end of April 2026. You must be able to stop by for a trial shift. Staff accommodation is available to the right applicant.
Candidates must have the right to work in NZ.
If this sounds like you, please send your CV and cover letter to: info@cardronahotel.co.nz
Career application form
To apply for any of the careers above, please fill out our application form, complete with your current CV and covering letter. If your application looks like a good fit, we’ll be in touch to discuss further.
