Chef de Partie

Love hospitality? Then you’ll love working with us.

Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre is looking for experienced and motivated Chef de Partie to join our team.  Whilst primarily supporting our hotel restaurant, 'Wellingtons', we need an adaptable chef that can flexibly support across our other busy kitchens (including Banquets and Pastry).

What we offer:

• a positive working environment
• competitive payrates (rate pending previous experience)
• Rewards and recognition programme
• Accommodation and Food & Beverage discounts at our full portfolio of properties in the most beautiful North Island locations!

What we need from you:

• Minimum of 2 years experience at a Chef de Partie level.
• We're looking for people who have experience across different kitchens, such as Hotel restaurant environments as well as Banquet/conferencing kitchens.
• The successful applicant will be responsible for (but not limited to) prep for service (whether in the restaurant, banquet or pastry kitchen), minimising wastage and maintaining a clean and safe working area
• Excellent time management and works well under pressure
• An eye for detail and high standard of cleanliness
• Be a team player and excellent communicator
• Have a positive can-do attitude and bring your best every day
• A qualification in Food Cookery or Culinary Arts is essential.
• The ability to work a flexible roster (across morning & evening, Monday-Sunday)
• Must have the right to work in NZ

About us:

Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre is a 4-star property and one of New Zealand’s largest and most versatile conference venues. Nestled in 6 acres of parkland overlooking the Panmure Lagoon, we combine a tranquil setting with easy access to Sylvia Park, train links, and motorway routes. Our facilities include flexible meeting spaces, outdoor pool, gym, and spa pool – catering to both business and leisure travellers.

We’re part of Prime Hotels, a proudly New Zealand-owned group with 9 hotels nationwide and growing. Prime Hotels sits under the wider Prime Property Group - one of NZ's largest privately owned property companies
(www.primeproperty.co.nz).

📍 Location: Mount Wellington, Auckland

📅 Position available:  We are recruiting for a 32 hour (per week) role.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a supportive team, and love creating memorable guest experiences – we’d love to hear from you!