CDP chef at Two Hat Winery Restaurant.

BLACK ESTATE; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Petrol/transport allowance

Rental housing assistance

Job summary

BLACK ESTATE in North Canterbury invites a keen cook to learn from our Head Chef Josh Sanga and refine their culinary skills. Work in a small team, gain hands-on experience across sections, and take pride in delivering seasonal, foraged produce with wine pairing awareness.

This daytime role offers a supportive, scenic setting, with car pooling and rental help from Christchurch. Join us to grow with a family-owned winery that celebrates local growers and fresh air.

Qualifications

• Wants to learn from a talented Head Chef and refine culinary skills.
• Willing to work in a small team and learn in every section.
• Capable of running their own section.
• Takes responsibility and takes pride in their work.
• Interested in local growers, farmers, and foraging.
• Appreciates the role of wine with food.
• Enjoys a fun working environment.

Responsibilities

• Daytime shifts only; occasional evening events.
• Join the Black Estate team to work with fresh air, great produce and good people.
• Car pooling with petrol allowance from Christchurch offered.
• We can assist with rental housing in Amberley or Waipara if interested.

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We're a family owned, organic winery in North Canterbury, 45 minutes from central Christchurch. Our restaurant has been awarded two hats consistently since 2019 by Cuisine Good Food Awards.

Our restaurant is open 5 days a week and for lunch only. We use local, seasonal, organic and foraged produce on our menu.

We have a new Head Chef Josh Sanga, with brilliant cullinary experience from around the globe.

We’re looking for someone who -

wishes to learn from a talented Head Chef, and refine their skills.

work in a small team to learn in every section.

can run their own section.

takes responsibility and has pride in their work.

wants to connect with local growers and farmers and is interested in foraging.

appreciates the role of wine with food.

likes to have fun.

Day time shifts only, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We do have very occasional evening events and collaborations.

Join our Black Estate team and work with fresh air, great views, amazing produce and good people.

Good pay offered, car pooling with petrol allowance from Christchurch offered. We can also help with finding a rental in Amberley or Waipara if of interest.