Chef de Partie

Newen Limited; Otago; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Newen Limited – Gattos Café in Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand, seeks an experienced Chef de Partie for a permanent full-time role. You will work across breakfast, brunch, lunch, dessert and late-night service in a fast-paced tourism environment.

Minimum 30 guaranteed hours per week with NZD 28–30 per hour, negotiable by skills. Must be available weekends, evenings and public holidays; you will supervise kitchen hands and help with stock, prep and menu updates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in commercial cooking or a NZ Cert in cookery level 4.
• Experience in café or high-volume kitchen preferred.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced hospitality setting.
• Knowledge of NZ food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, present and portion menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Prepare a variety of breakfast, brunch, lunch and café dishes.
• Coordinate and support kitchen operations during busy service periods.
• Assist with ordering, stock rotation and menu updates.
• Supervise kitchen hands and junior staff during prep and service.
• Follow food safety regulations and allergen management procedures.
• Maintain mise en place and ensure prep areas are ready for service.
• Monitor temperatures and quality control during service.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

NZ Cookery Cert4

Job description

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Newen Limited – Queenstown-Lakes District, South Island

Busy café in central Queenstown seeking an experienced Chef de Partie for a permanent full-time role. Work across breakfast, brunch, takeaway, dessert and late-night hospitality service in a fast-paced tourism environment. Minimum 30 guaranteed hours per week with competitive pay based on skills and experience. Weekend, evening and late-night availability required.

Gattos Café, operated by Newen Limited, is a busy hospitality business located in central Queenstown, operating across dine-in, takeaway, dessert service, catering and extended evening hospitality service within Queenstown’s tourism environment.

The business operates extended trading hours including evening and late-night service periods during peak tourism seasons. We are seeking an experienced and reliable Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team in a permanent full-time role.

The successful applicant will work across multiple areas of the kitchen and assist with the preparation, cooking and service of a range of breakfast, brunch, lunch, sweet and savoury menu items within a fast-paced commercial hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, present and portion menu items according to business recipes, preparation methods and presentation standards.
• Prepare and cook a variety of breakfast, brunch, lunch, sweet and savoury dishes including crepes, churros, sauces, fillings, batters, garnishes and other café menu items.
• Coordinate and support kitchen operations during food preparation and busy service periods while maintaining consistency and efficiency.
• Support kitchen operations during breakfast, brunch, daytime, evening and late-night service periods.
• Ensure all food is prepared in accordance with Food Control Plan requirements, food safety regulations and allergen management procedures.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, presentation and portion control standards throughout service.
• Manage mise en place and ensure food preparation areas are organised and fully prepared prior to service periods.
• Assist with menu updates, seasonal specials and product improvements when required.
• Supervise and assist kitchen hands and junior staff during food preparation and service.
• Assist with ordering, stock rotation, stock control and minimising food waste.
• Receive and check deliveries to ensure ingredient quality, stock accuracy and correct storage procedures.
• Follow cleaning schedules and maintain compliance with New Zealand food safety standards and the Food Control Plan.
• Monitor and record fridge, freezer, cooking and hot holding temperatures.
• Maintain food quality, consistency and preparation standards during high-volume and extended operating hours.
• Report stock shortages, equipment faults and food safety concerns to management.
• Be available to work flexible rostered shifts including weekends, evenings, late-night service periods and public holidays.

Skills & Experience Required:

• At least 2 years relevant commercial cooking or kitchen experience or New Zealand Certificate in cookery level 4.
• Previous experience working in a café, restaurant or high-volume hospitality kitchen preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen operations.
• Ability to maintain efficiency and consistency during extended and high-volume service periods.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Relevant cookery qualification preferred but not essential where sufficient experience is demonstrated.

Employment Information:

Location: Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week, with additional hours available during peak seasonal periods.

Hourly Rate: NZD $28 – $30 depending on skills and experience.

The café operates extended trading hours including evenings and late-night shifts.

Applicants must be available to work flexible rostered shifts across daytime, evening and late-night service periods.