Chef de Partie

Colonial Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Christchurch, NZ seeks an experienced Chef de Partie to lead a kitchen section and contribute to innovative menu development. You will ensure high-quality, well-presented dishes and collaborate with the kitchen brigade to maintain service standards.

You will train junior staff, uphold food safety and HACCP practices, and monitor costs and labour to stay within budget. Flexible shifts including weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen setting as a Demi Chef or Chef de Partie.
• Certification in commercial cookery is required; a valid food safety certificate is preferred.
• Strong organisational abilities for preparation, planning, and cost control.
• Proficient knowledge of local regulations, HACCP, and food safety supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage your kitchen section efficiently, ensuring a smooth service flow while providing assistance to other sections as needed.
• Take charge at the pass when required and monitor food and labour costs, staying within budget constraints.
• Maintain a consistent standard of high-quality, well-presented dishes aligned with property guidelines and service timelines.
• Provide guidance and training to junior kitchen staff, helping them grow in their roles.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and organized, with a strong emphasis on food safety standards.

Skills

Demi Chef

Chef de Partie

HACCP

Food Safety

Cost Control

Shift Flexibility

Education

Commercial Cookery Certification

Job description

Purpose

As Chef de Partie, you will play a pivotal role in delivering memorable dining experience to our guests. Working closely with all members of the kitchen brigade, your role is to maintain the high standards and contribute to the development of innovative and delicious dishes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage your kitchen section efficiently, ensuring a smooth service flow while providing assistance to other sections as needed
• Take charge at the pass when required and keep a close eye on food and labour costs, staying within budget constraints
• Maintain a consistent standard of high-quality, well-presented dishes that align with our property's guidelines and service timelines
• Provide guidance and training to junior kitchen staff, helping them grow in their roles
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and organised, with a strong emphasis on food safety standards

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen setting as a Demi Chef or Chef de Partie
• Proficient knowledge of and adherence to local regulations, particularly in health, safety, and compliance matters, along with a solid grasp of HACCP management
• In this culture-driven workplace, you will be a dedicated leader, focused on nurturing junior chefs, fostering their growth, and enhancing productivity
• A certification in commercial cookery is required, and it is preferred that you also possess a valid certificate in safe food handling or food safety supervision
• Strong organisational abilities for preparation, planning, and cost control
• Flexibly to work across a range of shifts including weekends and public holidays as required