Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Parties, Bartenders, Servers & Cellar Door Assistants

A premium hospitality venue in New Zealand is seeking experienced hospitality professionals to join its high-performing team across multiple roles. The opportunities are suited to candidates who can demonstrate genuine, verifiable hospitality experience and a strong commitment to quality service.

Available positions include Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Partie, Bartender, Server, and Cellar Door Assistant. Successful candidates will work in a professional environment focused on exceptional food, beverages, guest experiences, teamwork, and ongoing career development.

Sous Chef

• Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations
• Lead, motivate and support kitchen team members
• Execute menus to a consistently high standard
• Take responsibility for an assigned kitchen section
• Complete mise en place and prepare clear handover notes
• Assist with training junior kitchen staff
• Support dish development and menu creation
• Assist with stock control and ingredient cost management
• Complete ordering for the assigned section
• Maintain food hygiene, health and safety standards
• Monitor compliance requirements including temperature checks
• Maintain a clean and organised work area
• Promote positive workplace standards and teamwork
• Manage time effectively during busy service periods
• Work calmly and efficiently under pressure

Senior Chef de Partie

• Execute menu items to the required standard
• Take responsibility for an assigned kitchen section
• Complete mise en place and prepare handover notes
• Follow direction from the Sous Chef and Head Chef
• Support and train less experienced kitchen team members
• Assist with dish creation and menu development
• Assist with stock control and ingredient cost management
• Complete ordering requirements for the section
• Maintain food hygiene and health and safety standards
• Keep the kitchen section clean and organised
• Complete required compliance checks
• Work effectively as part of a professional kitchen team
• Manage multiple tasks during busy service
• Perform consistently under pressure

Bartender

• Complete opening and closing procedures
• Prepare cocktails and serve wine and beer
• Maintain consistent bar service standards
• Serve and deliver beverages during service
• Restock products and assist with stock counts
• Change kegs when required
• Maintain a clean and presentable bar area
• Complete cleaning and temperature checklists
• Process customer payments accurately
• Prepare coffees to the required standard where needed
• Respond promptly to customer concerns and refer issues to management
• Monitor stock levels and notify management when supplies are low

Servers

Provide attentive and professional service to guests Serve food and beverages across the venue Develop strong knowledge of menus, dishes and beverage offerings Explain menu items and ingredients confidently to guests Welcome and seat guests on arrival Follow the required order of service Report guest concerns to the Duty Manager Keep tables clean and organised throughout service Process customer payments accurately Promote additional products and services where appropriate Complete daily and weekly cleaning requirements Follow responsible alcohol service procedures

Cellar Door Assistants

• Conduct wine tastings and provide accurate product information
• Prepare the tasting area for daily operations
• Complete opening and closing procedures
• Maintain cleanliness of the tasting room
• Process customer payments accurately
• Restock products as required
• Assist guests with enquiries
• Promote relevant products and other venue experiences
• Conduct group, private and guided tastings when required
• Support tours and guest experiences
• Work towards individual and team sales targets

Sous Chef

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Sous Chef or senior kitchen role
• Relevant culinary qualifications and practical experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team
• Strong menu execution and section management skills
• Knowledge of food safety and workplace health and safety standards
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure
• Genuine and verifiable employment history
• Eligible for New Zealand employment and applicable sponsorship requirements

Senior Chef de Partie

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar kitchen position
• Relevant culinary qualifications and practical experience preferred
• Strong section management and menu execution skills
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
• Ability to support and train junior kitchen staff
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Excellent time management and multitasking ability
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Genuine and verifiable hospitality experience
• Eligible for New Zealand employment and applicable sponsorship requirements

Bartender

• Minimum 1 year of relevant bartending experience
• Good knowledge of cocktails, wine and beer service
• Barista skills are advantageous
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to maintain professional bar standards
• Accurate cash and payment handling skills
• Ability to work efficiently during busy service periods
• Knowledge of responsible alcohol service requirements
• Genuine and verifiable hospitality experience
• Eligible for New Zealand employment and applicable sponsorship requirements

Servers

• Minimum 1 year of relevant hospitality experience
• Strong guest service and communication skills
• Good knowledge of food and beverage service
• Ability to learn and confidently explain menu offerings
• Professional and welcoming approach to customers
• Good teamwork and time management skills
• Ability to remain composed during busy service
• Accurate payment handling skills
• Genuine and verifiable hospitality experience
• Eligible for New Zealand employment and applicable sponsorship requirements

Cellar Door Assistants

• Minimum 1 year of relevant hospitality, wine or customer service experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to confidently present wine and venue offerings
• Good customer service and sales skills
• Ability to conduct tastings and engage with guests
• Accurate payment handling skills
• Professional and friendly approach
• Ability to work towards individual and team sales targets
• Genuine and verifiable employment history

Eligible for New Zealand employment and applicable sponsorship requirements.