Chef De Partie

JobSpace; Napier; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% food & beverage discount

New restaurant

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Casa, an established waterfront eatery in Ahuriri, Napier, is seeking a Chef de Partie for a permanent, full-time role with at least 30 hours weekly. You will support senior chefs, manage your section, and help mentor juniors in a lively kitchen.

We value reliability, strong communication, and attention to detail. Experience and a proactive attitude are important as you grow with the team and contribute to the evolving menu at a new restaurant.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ relevant kitchen experience.
• Attitude and motivation to grow leadership potential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, social kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef and manage your own section.
• Assist with food preparation, service and quality control.
• Manage stock, menu development and costing.
• Train and mentor junior team members.
• Maintain high kitchen standards and efficiency.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Good communication

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Calm under pressure

Consistency in prep & plating

Section ownership

Food knowledge & prep

Education

Level 4 or higher qualification in a relevant field

Tools

Food costing

Stock management

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.

Casa is an established eatery on the waterfront in Ahuriri, Napier. We’re proud of the team and culture we’ve built so far, and we’re continuing to grow, develop and evolve as a restaurant.

We’re looking for people who genuinely care about what they do, enjoy working as part of a team, and take pride in delivering great food and a great experience for our guests.

At Casa, we value good communication, high standards and a willingness to keep learning. We’re always looking for ways to improve what we do while staying true to the relaxed, welcoming spirit of an Italian restaurant.

About the role

This is apermanent, full-time position, with a minimum of30 hours guaranteed per weekand five rostered shifts across a seven-day period.

We’re open from11am until late, seven days a week, so flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends, is important.

You’ll be working in an energetic, fast-paced and social kitchen where no two days are quite the same. You’ll be expected to be reliable, communicate well, work positively as part of a team, and take responsibility for the quality of your work.

As Chef de Partie, you’ll support the Head Chef and Sous Chef while taking responsibility for your own section. You’ll also have the opportunity to help guide and mentor Junior Chefs and Kitchen Hands as you continue developing your leadership skills.

What we’re looking for

Ideally, you’ll have aroundtwo years’ relevant experienceor aLevel 4 or higher qualificationin a relevant field.

But experience and qualifications aren’t everything. We’re much more interested in finding someone with theright attitude— someone who is motivated, curious and takes pride in doing things well.

You’ll bring:

• A strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Reliability and good communication skills
• High standards and attention to detail
• A willingness to learn, develop and take on responsibility
• The ability to work calmly and effectively in a busy kitchen
• Consistency in preparation, cooking and plating
• The ability to take sole responsibility for your section
• Good knowledge of food preparation, raw materials and production processes
• An understanding of menu costing, stock management and quality control
• The ability to follow and execute a Food Control Plan
• Knowledge of sourdough and bread baking would be a bonus

What you’ll be doing

Working alongside the Head Chef and Sous Chef, you’ll play an important role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly and consistently.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills in:

• Section management and day-to-day kitchen operations
• Food preparation and service
• Stock and menu management
• Menu development and costing
• Training and supporting junior team members
• Maintaining food quality and consistency
• Working efficiently and maintaining high kitchen standards

We want this to be a role where you cangrow your skills, take on more responsibility and become an important part of the kitchen team.

What we offer

• Full-time employment with a minimum of 30 hours guaranteed per week
• Flexible rostering
• A 50% discount on food and beverages at our restaurants
• The opportunity to be part of a new restaurant and help shape the kitchen from the beginning
• A supportive environment where learning, ideas and development are encouraged

Applicants must have theappropriate visa and be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.