Chef de Partie | Walters Tavern

NZ Venue Co LTD; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Walter’s Tavern in Queenstown, NZ, is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join a lively kitchen team. You will work across multiple sections during busy services, delivering high-quality pub classics with consistent presentation.

The role offers a supportive team culture, opportunities for career development across NZ Venue Co., staff discounts, and a dynamic hospitality environment in a iconic destination.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef ready to step up.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Passionate about delivering great food and consistent quality.
• Strong communication and team-focused attitude.
• Ability to remain calm and organized under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Work with kitchen team to deliver high-quality food.
• Prepare and cook across sections during busy services.
• Maintain kitchen standards, food safety, and presentation.
• Assist with prep, service and daily kitchen operations.
• Support junior chefs and contribute to a positive team culture.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Demi Chef stepping up

Fast-paced kitchen

Communication

Calm under pressure

Job description

Walter’s Tavern is looking for a passionate Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team in the heart of Queenstown. Known for great food, good times and a welcoming atmosphere, Walter’s Tavern delivers quality pub classics, generous meals and memorable experiences for locals and visitors every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Chef de Partie who thrives in a busy kitchen environment and wants to be part of a supportive, energetic team.

About the role:

• Work alongside a talented kitchen team delivering consistent, high-quality food
• Prepare and cook across multiple sections during busy services
• Maintain strong kitchen standards, food safety and presentation
• Assist with prep, service and daily kitchen operations
• Contribute to a positive team culture and help support junior chefs

About you:

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef ready to step up
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• Passionate about delivering great food and consistent quality
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused attitude
• Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure

Why join Walter’s Tavern?

• Work in the heart of Queenstown, one of New Zealand’s most iconic hospitality destinations
• Join a busy venue with a strong local following and steady visitor trade
• Be part of a supportive kitchen team
• Career development opportunities across NZ Venue Co.
• Staff discounts across our venues

The work you do will directly impact everyone of our customers and our aim is to ensure our employees are provided with the support and knowledge to exceed our customers’ expectations.

Australian Venue Co. promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through programs like AVC Pride for LGBTQIA+ support, Her Hospo for empowering women, and a First Nations Committee for reconciliation. We are committed to growing our understanding and engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion to build a more inclusive industry.

Turn your hospo job into a rewarding career Whether you’re already in a hospitality management role or you’re ready for career progression into management, you can take the next step with Australian Venue Co. We’re passionate about training & developing our team members and providing internal career advancement opportunities. At AVC, we turn hospo jobs into careers! Join our team & get access to our AdVanCe Career Pathways program, our in-house development program that is tailored to the hospitality industry. If your next step is to become a Duty Manager, Assistant Venue Manager or Venue Manager, we can support you on your career journey.