Chef de Partie - Full Time

Christchurch-Casinos-Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off meals

Free uniform

On‑the‑job training

Social club

Discounted onsite car parking

Medical insurance after six months

Job summary

Christchurch Casino in Canterbury, New Zealand is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our busy Kitchen team. You’ll bring a cookery qualification and/or at least five years’ experience in a professional kitchen, with strong communication and organisational skills.

Flexibility to work across the Casino's kitchens, rosters including days, nights and weekends, and a minimum 40 hours per week. Our opening hours are 12pm–4am Monday to Sunday.

Qualifications

• Requires a cookery qualification or at least five years’ experience in a professional kitchen.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Experience coaching junior chefs and stepping up when senior chefs are absent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a consistently high standard
• Run your assigned kitchen section with efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and Sous Chef on menu development and new recipes
• Maintain strict food hygiene and health & safety standards in line with our Food & Safety Plan
• Monitor stock levels, portion control, and waste management

Skills

Five years in a professional kitchen

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Coaching junior chefs

Education

Cookery qualification

Job description

Christchurch Casino is looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our busy Kitchen team.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about food, hardworking, and committed to excellence. You’ll bring a relevant cookery qualification and/or at least five years’ experience in a professional kitchen. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to perform well under pressure. You’ll also play a key role in coaching and developing junior chefs, with the expectation of stepping up when senior chefs are absent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a consistently high standard
• Run your assigned kitchen section with efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and Sous Chef on menu development and new recipes
• Maintain strict food hygiene and health & safety standards in line with our Food & Safety Plan
• Monitor stock levels, portion control, and waste management

Flexibility is important, as you may be rostered to work across any of the Casino’s kitchens, offering exposure to different styles and service environments.

This is a full‑time position (minimum 40 hours per week), with additional hours available depending on business demands. You must be reliable and available to work a range of shifts, including days, nights, and weekends. Our opening hours are 12pm–4am Monday to Sunday.

Why Work With Us?

We offer a dynamic workplace with great people, exciting challenges, and the unique buzz of a large, multi‑outlet operation. Our team enjoys a range of benefits, including:

• 50% off meals for both dine in/takeaway
• Free uniform, provided and laundered
• On‑the‑job training and development
• A fun and active social club
• Discounted onsite car parking
• Free medical insurance after six months of employment

Applicants must be at least 20 years of age and be either a New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold a current NZ Open Work Visa with at least 12 months remaining.