About the role

We are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our team at a 120 seat restaurant with 3 private dining rooms on Karangahape Road. You will become an integral part of our team, valued for your experience and your ability to create great food, maintaining high standards of food and systems. Our open kitchen means real interaction with customers. Service runs at a fast pace with a small team of four chefs working in unison alongside a strong front of house and bar team. Hours are Monday-Saturday evenings, 4-5 nights a week, plus events as booked (occasional lunches).

Key responsibilities

• Create consistently delicious food with a sense of urgency and a good eye for detail

• Work with baking/desserts, and hot and cold entrees

• Maintain high standards of food and systems

• Work in unison with a small team of four chefs

About you

• At least 3 years experience in a busy à la carte restaurant

• A strong understanding in baking/desserts, and hot and cold entrees

• A good understanding of Italian/European and casual dining food, and protocol

• Reliable, honest, calm and self motivated

• A valid work visa is a must (no sponsorship)

Benefits

• Work life balance and a positive team culture

• Closed for two weeks over Christmas

• Guaranteed Sunday off and one other day

• Staff meal and drinks

• Investment in your learning and development

• Right next to the new CRL station

• Supportive team across both back and front of house

• Busy, efficient service with organised systems

About us

We are a 120 seat restaurant over 3 floors with private dining rooms (ranging from 20pax - 75pax plus) on Karangahape Road. We're known for our affordable, decadent, handmade pasta, friendly atmosphere and attentive staff and have been a fixture on K road for almost 10 years. Our open kitchen means real interaction with customers.

Dishwasher

Also looking for a dishwasher 3 nights a week. (20 -25hrs)