Chef Wanted – Couples Welcome | Lodge Allrounder Role Available For Partner
Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki Haast, West Coast
Job Description
Chef – 2026/27 Season 🌿
Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki is a luxury wilderness lodge on the South Island’s West Coast, surrounded by ancient rainforest, lakes, mountains and wild beaches.
We’re looking for two experienced chefs to join our small kitchen team for the 2026/27 season, from mid September 2026 until late April 2027.
👨🍳 The role
You’ll be part of a hands-on kitchen team preparing high-quality meals using fresh, seasonal ingredients for our lodge guests. The level of responsibility will depend on your experience.
We’re looking for someone with:
-Commercial kitchen experience
-A passion for quality food
-Good teamwork and communication skills
-A positive, hands-on attitude
-Food safety knowledge
👫 Couples are very welcome!
If you’re applying as a couple, one person can join the kitchen team while the other works in Guest Services, Lodge Operations or another suitable role.
✨ We offer:
-Full-time seasonal employment
-Subsidised staff accommodation & meals
-Onsite accommodation with private rooms
-Competitive pay based on experience
-A unique wilderness location with hiking, kayaking, beaches & wildlife on your doorstep
-Friendly, international team
If you’re looking for an adventure and want to spend a season living and working in one of New Zealand’s most spectacular locations, we’d love to hear from you.
If applying as a couple, please include both CVs.
Postcode: 7886 (Haast, West Coast)
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Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki
Member since: August 2025
This employer uses a lakemoerakilodge.co.nz email account.
Description:
Off-Grid Wilderness lodge in the heart of Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site. Lake Moeraki. South Westland.
Industry:
Hospitality, Travel & Tourism