Chef De Partie | Auckland CBD

Compass Group New Zealand; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Career progression

Fair pay commitment (living wage)

Job summary

Compass Group NZ is seeking a Chef de Partie for Kaiora Cafe in Auckland CBD. The role is permanent with a minimum of 30 guaranteed hours per week, reporting to the Executive Chef in a quality-focused production kitchen.

You will oversee your kitchen section, uphold food safety and quality standards, and contribute to efficient production. Training and development opportunities are provided through Compass Group NZ.

Qualifications

• Proven culinary experience with ability to work under pressure.
• NZQA Food Handling Certificate, Units 167 & 168.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead/mentor a team.
• Understanding of catering operations within budgetary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver culinary production to meet quality and operational standards.
• Manage kitchen section and ensure products meet specifications.
• Train and support team to maintain productivity, food safety and quality.
• Assist with recipe development, portion specifications and menu requirements.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on production logistics.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Food safety

Communication

Education

NZQA Food Handling Certificate 167/168

Job description

• Permanent position with a minimum of 30 guaranteed hours per week
• Showcase your culinary skills in a quality-focused production kitchen
• Training, development and career opportunities with Compass Group NZ

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chef de Partie to join our culinary team at Kaiora Cafe in ANZ Auckland CBD. This is a permanent position with a minimum of 30 guaranteed hours per week.

Working alongside the Executive Chef, you will support the management of culinary production, transportation and logistics while taking responsibility for the operation and organisation of your designated kitchen section. You will help maintain high culinary, food safety and quality standards while contributing to an efficient and collaborative production kitchen.

• Deliver culinary production in line with quality and operational standards.
• Manage your kitchen section and ensure products meet required specifications.
• Identify opportunities to improve culinary products, services and quality.
• Assist with recipe development, portion specifications and menu requirements.
• Train and support team members to maintain productivity, food safety and quality.
• NZQA Food Handling Certificate, Units 167 and 168.
• Proven culinary experience with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead and mentor team members.
• A good understanding of catering operations within budgetary requirements.
• Fair Pay Commitment: At least the living wage and salaries benchmarked to market standards.
• Training & Development: Access to online learning, apprenticeships and NZQA qualifications.
• Formal Career Paths: Structured opportunities to support your professional goals.
• Rewards & Recognition: Star Awards, Service Awards and applicable performance recognition.
• Health & Safety: A safe and healthy environment for employees and customers.
• Corporate & Retail Discounts: Approved discounts including health, fitness and optometry offers.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We value differences because together we are better.

Mo matou / About us:

• We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
• Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors.
• We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.
• Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!
• Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.
• We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritise sustainability in everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all.

Successful candidates must pass pre-employment checks.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Recruitment for this role will actively commence from the date of advertising. The closing date is reliant on the appointment of the successful applicant.

Creating meaningful and lasting connections with every experience.