Pastry Chef De Partie

Markovina Estate Ltd; Kumeu; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Markovina Estate Ltd is seeking a Pastry Chef de Partie to join their team in Kumeu, Auckland. You will manage the pastry section, ensuring recipes are followed, portions controlled, and high standards maintained while training junior staff.

The role requires a passion for food, creativity, and the ability to work a variable roster including evenings and weekends in a busy wedding and events venue.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Pastry Chef de Partie.
• Creativity in presentation and attention to detail.
• Competence in cooking techniques and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate the pastry section to a high standard.
• Ensure recipes and portions are followed for consistency and cost control.
• Prepare designated menu items and ingredients.
• Train and support junior kitchen staff.
• Maintain health and safety standards across all pastry areas.
• Keep equipment and workspace in good order; report faults.

Skills

2+ years pastry experience

creative presentation

food safety knowledge

strong communication

team player

calm under pressure

flexible roster

valid NZ work rights

transport access

Job description

Markovina Estate is continuing to grow and we are looking for a Pastry Chef De Partie to join our team.

We have recently been awarded as New Zealand’s Best Ceremony Venue, Best Reception Venue, Best Catering & 2026 Wedding Vendor Of The Year!

We are a family owned and operated wedding and events venue located in Kumeu, Auckland. We are one of Auckland’s premium venues with weddings and events running all year round, with the ability to hold weddings and events between 20 and 300 people. We hold a variety of events with a large focus on creating magical memories for our couples, and we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service, great food and ensure that every day is as special to us as it is to our couples and clients.

The food served at Markovina Estate

All our events are pre-booked with menus decided prior to the event. The types of food we serve are:

• Sharing platters
• Set plated
• Nibbles / tapas

Job Description

As a Pastry Chef de Partie with Markovina Estate you will be helping to create an amazing experience for our clients through their food experience. More specifically you will be:

• Responsibility for the operation of the Pastry section of the kitchen.
• Ensure that recipes and proportions are strictly adhered to, to ensure consistency, quality, and cost control.
• Perform food preparation tasks in the kitchen to a high standard and with efficiency.
• Prepare stipulated menu items or ingredients for dishes.
• Impart knowledge and training to junior kitchen staff.
• Follow set policies to maintain standards for health & safety at work in all food preparation areas.
• Ensure all equipment and work environments are operational and inform management if they aren't
• Support management in implementing, managing, and improving workplace systems
• Inform the designated management if any hazards are identified that may affect work conditions.
• If requested order and maintain inventory to ensure efficient operations.
• Communicate with and support staff.
• Maintain positive relationship between kitchen and front of house staff.
• Any other duties the Head Chef or Sous Chef may reasonably required.
• Ability to adapt and change procedures on the fly, we are constantly improving menus and processes.

What we’re looking for:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie.
• A passion for food, creativity in presentation, and attention to detail, Competence in cooking techniques and procedures
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
• Availability for a variable roster, with evenings and weekends required.
• Methodical approach to kitchen operations
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• A strong team player and great communicator
• Must have the Legal right to work in New Zealand
• Must be able to drive or organise Transport as shift timings and location may not allow for use of public transport