Chef De Partie - Tauranga

Nz Venue Co Ltd; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nz Venue Co Ltd in Tauranga is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our team. You will contribute to menu planning, food preparation, and ensuring high-quality dishes in a fast-paced venue that operates daily.

We value a passionate hospitality professional with a strong food-safety focus, customer service excellence, and the ability to engage with the local community. Experience in bar/pub settings is preferred; rostered shifts across 7 days a week are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in hospitality
• Ability to deliver high quality meals in a fast-paced environment
• Strong focus on food safety compliance
• Exceptional customer service standards
• Engage with local community and guests
• Wide experience in bar/pub environments
• Flexible to work rostered shifts seven days a week

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning menus, estimate food and labour costs, and order supplies
• Deliver high quality dishes aligned with the venue’s standards
• Discuss food preparation issues with kitchen and waiting staff
• Ensure compliance with hygiene regulations and standards
• Assist in training new staff and supervising during service
• Work professionally in a fast-paced environment and communicate with kitchen team

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Bar/pub experience

Teamwork

Job description

The New Zealand Venue Co. family are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Chef de Partie to join our team in Tauranga.

So, why choose us?

Our company’s rapid growth will provide you with multiple avenues to develop your career to its full potential! We are looking for a talented and experienced Chef de Partie to join our team in Tauranga.

What we’re looking for:

• Passionate commitment to a successful career in the hospitality industry
• Projects a friendly, enthusiastic and positive attitude at all times
• Possesses a creative flair and superb presentation skills

What we need from you:

• You must have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience
• The ability to provide high quality meals in a fast-paced environment
• Strong focus on food safety compliance
• Exceptional customer service standards
• Ability to engage with local community
• Well-rounded experience within bar/pub industry
• Flexible availability to work rostered shifts as our venue is open 7 days a week

What will your job duties include?

• Assisting in planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
• Delivering high quality dishes that are in line with the business’ standard
• Discussing food preparation issues with kitchen and waiting staff
• Ensuring compliance with hygiene regulations and standards
• Assist in training new staff and supervising them during service
• Working professionally and effectively in a fast paced environment and communicating with kitchen team members

Why choose us?

• The opportunity to start a career with New Zealand Venue Co. in one of our amazing venues
• The chance to work for a dynamic company where we welcome and encourage innovation
• The security of a permanent full-time contract
• A competitive wage and rewards for hard work and success
• Minimum guaranteed 30 hours per week
• Remuneration at a rate of between $25 and $35 per hour depending on experience.

Does this sound like you?