Chef de Partie

About the role

As Chef de Partie, you'll take responsibility for your section and contribute to the preparation and delivery of our tasting menus.

Key responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining your allocated section during preparation and service
• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to Paris Butter's standards
• Completing mise en place efficiently and accurately
• Maintaining consistency, quality and attention to detail throughout service
• Working closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chefs and wider kitchen team
• Receiving, checking and correctly storing produce
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards
• Managing stock and minimising food waste
• Supporting junior members of the kitchen team where required
• Contributing positively to a professional and collaborative kitchen environment

About you

• A minimum of 2 years' professional experience as a chef in a Michelin starred or hatted restaurant
• Experience managing or working independently on a kitchen section
• Strong fundamental cooking and food preparation skills
• A sound understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene
• The ability to work calmly and efficiently during busy services
• Strong communication skills and a positive approach to teamwork
• Previous experience in fine dining or tasting-menu restaurants is essential

About us

Paris Butter is a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant led by Chef Zennon Wijlens. Our food is creative, produce-driven and constantly evolving, with a strong focus on exceptional New Zealand ingredients, seasonality and technique. We're a small, ambitious team and are looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, enjoys working collaboratively and wants to continue developing as a chef in a high-performing kitchen. Paris Butter is an intimate Michelin-starred restaurant focused on contemporary New Zealand dining.