Chef de Partie

Ilex Cafe and Events; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilex Cafe and Events in Christchurch, South Island, is seeking a chef to join a busy cafe operation that serves coffee, sweets and savoury treats, with a developing small plates menu and year-round events.

You will work across short-order cooking and bespoke events, report to the head chef, and bring a keen eye for detail and a strong work ethic. Weekend work and some evenings are required to support a lively, hospitality-focused team.

Qualifications

• Experienced or emerging chef
• Attention to detail and a hard working attitude
• Available weekends and the occasional evening

Responsibilities

• Work in all facets of the kitchen operation from short order cooking to tailored events
• Answer directly to the head chef

Skills

Attention to detail

Hard working

Teamwork

Job description

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Ilex Cafe and Events - Christchurch, South Island

Ilex Cafe is a beautiful oasis of coffee, sweets and savoury treats that caters to locals and tourists alike. Join a busy cafe operation that utilises quality local produce to create tasty short-order food. With a developing small plates menu and events running throughout the year, you'll be prepared for something different each day and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our events.

Key responsibilities

• Work in all facets of the kitchen operation from short order cooking to tailored events
• Answer directly to the head chef

About you

• Experienced or emerging chef
• Attention to detail and a hard working attitude
• Available weekends and the occasional evening

About us

Ilex Cafe is a beautiful oasis of coffee, sweets and savoury treats that caters to locals and tourists alike. With events running throughout the year be prepared for something different each day and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our events.