Chef de Partie

primeproperty; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive working environment

Competitive payrates

Rewards programme

Accommodation and F&B discounts

Job summary

Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre in Mount Wellington, Auckland, is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our team. You’ll support our hotel restaurant, Wellingtons, and flexibly assist across banquet and pastry kitchens to keep service running smoothly.

The role requires 2+ years in a Chef de Partie position, experience in multiple kitchen environments, a Food Cookery or Culinary Arts qualification, and a positive, can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience at a Chef de Partie level.
• Experience across different kitchens (hotel restaurant and banquet/conference kitchens).
• Prep for service, manage wastage, and keep a clean, safe workspace.
• Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Eye for detail and high cleanliness standards.
• Be a team player with strong communication.
• Flexible roster across morning, evening, Monday–Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Prep for service in restaurant, banquet, and pastry kitchen.
• Minimise wastage and maintain a clean, safe working area.
• Support across busy kitchens with adaptability and teamwork.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Kitchens across hotel & banquet

Time management

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Education

Food Cookery or Culinary Arts qualification

Job description

Love hospitality? Then you’ll love working with us.

Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre is looking for experienced and motivated Chef de Partie to join our team. Whilst primarily supporting our hotel restaurant, 'Wellingtons', we need an adaptable chef that can flexibly support across our other busy kitchens (including Banquets and Pastry).

What we offer:

• a positive working environment
• competitive payrates (rate pending previous experience)
• Rewards and recognition programme
• Accommodation and Food & Beverage discounts at our full portfolio of properties in the most beautiful North Island locations!

What we need from you:

• Minimum of 2 years experience at a Chef de Partie level.
• We're looking for people who have experience across different kitchens, such as Hotel restaurant environments as well as Banquet/conferencing kitchens.
• The successful applicant will be responsible for (but not limited to) prep for service (whether in the restaurant, banquet or pastry kitchen), minimising wastage and maintaining a clean and safe working area
• Excellent time management and works well under pressure
• An eye for detail and high standard of cleanliness
• Be a team player and excellent communicator
• Have a positive can-do attitude and bring your best every day
• A qualification in Food Cookery or Culinary Arts is essential.
• The ability to work a flexible roster (across morning & evening, Monday-Sunday)
• Must have the right to work in NZ

About us:

Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre is a 4-star property and one of New Zealand’s largest and most versatile conference venues. Nestled in 6 acres of parkland overlooking the Panmure Lagoon, we combine a tranquil setting with easy access to Sylvia Park, train links, and motorway routes. Our facilities include flexible meeting spaces, outdoor pool, gym, and spa pool – catering to both business and leisure travellers.

We’re part of Prime Hotels, a proudly New Zealand-owned group with 9 hotels nationwide and growing. Prime Hotels sits under the wider Prime Property Group - one of NZ's largest privately owned property companies
(www.primeproperty.co.nz).

Location: Mount Wellington, Auckland

Position available: We are recruiting for a 32 hour (per week) role.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a supportive team, and love creating memorable guest experiences – we’d love to hear from you!