Chef de Partie Kitchen · Regatta | Takapuna

Star Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Regatta in Takapuna is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead your own section, ensuring prep and service produce consistently high-quality dishes. You’ll work with the Head and Sous Chefs to maintain standards and control food costs while guiding junior team members.

If you’re confident running a section and coordinating timing, join us in this vibrant coastal venue. Ideal candidates will have at least two years’ experience in a similar role and hold an NCEA Level 4 qualification in cookery.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in a similar position.
• NCEA Level 4 qualification in cookery.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of your own section, managing prep and service to deliver consistent, high-quality dishes.
• Work closely with Head and Sous Chefs to keep food costs on target, maintain standards and help train junior team members.
• Confident running a section, managing timing and quality as part of a tight, supportive team.

Education

NCEA Level 4 in cookery

Job description

Regatta is Takapuna’s waterfront local, reimagined as a modern New Zealand sailing-club bistro. Relaxed, polished and made for long lunches, sunset drinks and busy summer nights, it brings together great food, sharp service and one of Auckland’s best coastal outlooks.
We’re building a team with personality, confidence and genuine hospitality at its core. If you love creating great guest experiences and want to be part of an exciting new chapter for an iconic Takapuna venue, we’d love to hear from you.

Regatta is searching for a talented Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. You’ll take charge of your own section, managing prep and service to deliver consistent, high-quality dishes every time. You’ll work closely with the Head and Sous Chefs to keep food costs on target, maintain standards, and help train junior team members. This role suits someone with at least two years’ experience in a similar position and an NCEA Level 4 qualification in cookery. You’ll be confident running a section, managing timing and quality, and working as part of a tight, supportive team. If you’re passionate about great food and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.