Chef de Partie

Primeproperty Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Food & Bev discounts

Rewards and recognition programme

Year-round work

Job summary

Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre in Auckland is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our culinary team. You will prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes across restaurant, banquet and pastry kitchens, owning your section and supporting the wider operation.

With at least 2 years in a Chef de Partie role, you’ll work a flexible roster, maintain high standards, minimise waste and uphold food safety. Accommodation and staff discounts are available to team members.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience at a Chef de Partie level.
• Experience across hotel restaurant environments and banquet/conferencing kitchens.
• A recognised qualification in Food Cookery or Culinary Arts.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• Able to work a flexible roster across mornings and evenings, Monday–Sunday.
• Must have current legal right to work in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and service across restaurant, banquet and pastry kitchens.
• Maintaining quality, consistency and presentation standards.
• Minimising food waste and managing stock efficiently.
• Adhering to food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive kitchen culture.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Hotel & banquet kitchen experience

Time management

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Love hospitality? Join on e of Auckland's leading hotel kitchen teams.

At Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre we're looking for an experienced and motivated Chef de Partie to join our culinary team. No two days are the same here -you'll have the opportunity to gain exposure across restaurant service, large-scale conference and event catering, and pastry production, while working within one of Auckland's leading hotel operations.

What we can offer:

• Join a stable hotel operation with year-round trading, structured systems, supportive leadership and opportunities to develop your skills across multiple kitchen environments
• Minimum 32 hours per week
• Competitive remuneration of $29.00-32.00 p/hr (depending on experience and capability)
• Rewards and recognition programme
• Accommodation and Food & Beverage discounts at our full portfolio of properties in the most beautiful North Island locations!
• Supportive team culture and stable year-round business

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality food across a variety of service styles. You’ll take ownership of your section while supporting our wider culinary operation and helping deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Food preparation and service across restaurant, banquet and pastry kitchens
• Maintaining quality, consisetncy and presentation standards
• Minimising food wasteage and manageing stock efficiently
• Adhering to food safety and hygiene requirements
• Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive kitchen culture

What we're looking for

• At least 2 years experience at a Chef de Partie level.
• Experience across a mix of different kitchens, such as Hotel restaurant environments as well as Banquet/conferencing kitchens.
• A recognised qualification in Food Cookery or Culinary Arts.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills
• High standards of food quality, presentiaton and cleanliness
• The ability to work a flexible roster (across morning & evening, Monday-Sunday)
• Positive attitude and willingness to support multiple kitchen areas
• Must have the current legal 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.

Location: Mount Wellington, Auckland

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