Chef De Partie

DeBretts Kitchen; Auckland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DeBretts Kitchen in Auckland is seeking a CDP for the busy season, requiring 2–3 years of CDP experience and a focus on Mediterranean cuisine. This on-site role is tied to the season, running through to 23 December, with the right to work in New Zealand without sponsorship.

Join a warm, family-like team in a historic city setting as the restaurant pivots to a fresh, seasonal Mediterranean menu. Experience and reliability are valued highly.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience at CDP level.
• Experience cooking Mediterranean cuisine.
• Legal right to work in New Zealand without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily kitchen operations as CDP during the busy season.
• Support the transition to a Mediterranean, seasonal menu.

Skills

CDP experience

Mediterranean cuisine

Calm & reliable

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 are situated in an historic boutique hotel in the heart of the city. Currently the menu is in the style of that of an international hotel menu. We are in the process of transitioning to a Mediterranean menu with a focus on fresh, seasonal dishes supporting small artisan NZ producers where possible. We are having a refit, rebrand & relaunch in October.

We are looking to increase the team to help support them over the busy season. We have a warm, friendly, family like team.

The ideal candidate will be someone with experience in cooking Mediterranean cuisine and in a perfect world will be a calm, happy, reliable person. We are looking for a minimum of 2-3 years' experience at CDP level.

The role is until the 23rd of December and the candidate must have the legal right to work in NZ without sponsorship.

Postcode: 1010 (Auckland central, Auckland)

Not a backpacker? That's ok. We accept applications from New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, international students as well as working holiday visa holders.