Chef de Partie

The Boat Shed Cafe and Bistro; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Free health insurance (where eligible)

Staff discounts across venues

Job summary

The Boat Shed Cafe and Bistro in Queenstown invites an experienced cook to own their section and help deliver exceptional dishes with consistency and care. You will prep, cook, and supervise junior staff, while maintaining clean, stocked, and safe workstations in a busy service environment.

Bring at least two years of kitchen experience, pride in quality, and the ability to work calmly under pressure as part of a collaborative, hospitality-focused team.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a similar kitchen role.
• Strong cooking skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with a team and stay calm during busy services.

Responsibilities

• Own your kitchen section during prep and service.
• Prepare and cook menu items to a high standard.
• Guide junior kitchen staff on your section and share best practices.
• Keep your station clean, stocked, and service-ready; maintain food safety.

Skills

Two years experience

Strong cooking

Team player

Calm under pressure

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.

The Boat Shed Cafe and Bistro – Queenstown, South Island

We’re The Boat Shed Cafe, a Queenstown icon perched on the edge of Frankton Marina with front-row views of Lake Whakatipu and the Remarkables. Set inside a beautifully restored 1860s railway shipping office, we’re known for great coffee, seasonal food, warm hospitality, and the kind of lakeside setting people build their day around.

We look after our people. That means proper training, clear expectations, a team that backs each other, and perks that actually matter: a strong remuneration package, free health insurance (where eligible), and discounts across our venues (Canyon Brewing, Dishery and The Boat Shed Bakery).

If your dream “office” looks like Lake Whakatipu and the Remarkables, you’re in the right place.

Enough about us, here’s a bit about your new role.

Your day will involve:

Owning your section during prep and service, ensuring every dish leaves the kitchen with consistency, care, and attention to detail

Preparing and cooking menu items to a high standard, while keeping service smooth, efficient, and well-paced

Supporting and guiding junior kitchen staff on your section, helping build confidence, capability, and strong kitchen habits

Keeping your station clean, organised, and service-ready at all times, while staying on top of stock levels, mise en place, and food safety procedures

You will bring:

At least two years’ experience in a similar kitchen role, with confidence running your own section

Strong cooking skills, excellent attention to detail, and pride in producing quality food consistently

The ability to work well as part of a team, communicate clearly, and stay calm under pressure during busy services

A reliable, hardworking attitude and a solid understanding of kitchen hygiene, food safety, and day-to-day section management