We Put the World on Vacation

At Travel + Leisure Co., our mission is simple: to put the world on vacation. Our Vacation Ownership business line includes Club Wyndham, WorldMark by Wyndham, Margaritaville Vacation Club, Accor Vacation Club and the brand new Sports Illustrated Resorts. Our more than 19,000 associates put the world on vacation at more than 270 vacation club resort locations across the globe. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort boasts a majestic mountainside location at Pauanui Beach on the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula on New Zealand’s North Island. The secluded luxury lodge is set amidst 25 acres of New Zealand native bush, on Mt Pauanui in the Coromandel Peninsula. Only a couple of hours’ drive from Auckland, the resort features luxurious chalet accommodation in an idyllic bush landscape.  

You will have the opportunity to bring your love of exceptional food & service to life, providing our guests a memorable experience to match their surroundings at our resort at the award winning Miha Restaurant.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Prepare and serve a la carte/buffet breakfast, a la carte lunch/dinner & conference & events menus with creative flair
• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment ensuring food safety standards are met.
• Liaising with the culinary team on day to day operations and movements.

Your Experience And Skills Include:

• Excellent communication skills to liaise with the team in a vibrant environment.
• The ability to work well under pressure ensuring standards are maintained.
• Experience preparing and serving a la carte.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and workplace health and safety 
• A trade certification or having completed an apprenticeship.
• Previous experience in a hotel environment is advantageous.

What Is In It For You:

• Work Your Way in the majestic mountainside location of Pauanui Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula on New Zealand's North Island.
• Work at one of New Zealand’s most esteemed properties & with significant learning and development opportunities. 
• Unlock worldwide benefits on accommodation, dining, lifestyle & more.
• Enjoy working within a supportive, engaging & collaborative team environment.
• Discounted lodging conveniently available for employees, including onsite or offsite options.

This is a rare opportunity to balance a unique lifestyle with an opportunity to advance your career. If you believe you possess the necessary skills and experience to meet the challenges of this position, we would love to hear from you!

A strong candidate has been identified for this position.

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.