TALA is hiring a Senior Chef de Partie!

Michelin Starred, Cuisine 3 Hat, Viva Top 50 Supreme Winner TALA is hiring a Senior Chef de Partie to join its award-winning team in Parnell.

Recently recognized on TIME Magazine's World's Greatest Places 2026 list, Tala offers a rare opportunity to master open-fire and traditional umu cooking inside one of New Zealand's most award winning restaurants.

This is your opportunity to join a highly acclaimed kitchen that celebrates Samoan culture, traditions, and hospitality.

The Role:

As a Senior Chef de Partie, you will run a dedicated kitchen section, ensuring exceptional quality and alignment with Tala's premium dining standards.

• Prep, Service, Station Mangement: prep, manage stock levels, orders, and ensure high-quality execution of innovative, contemporary Samoan dishes during busy service, serve and explain stories behind the dishes to guests, contribute in all areas of kitchen support as needed.

• Team Leadership: Guide junior kitchen staff fostering a positive, collaborative environment.

• Food Safety: Maintain food control plan and impeccable health and safety controls.

Requirements

• Proven Kitchen Experience: Minimum 1 year experience as Senior Chef de Partie at premium or fine dining restaurant.

• Skills & Drive: Strong foundational technique, passionate and dependable. Works well within a team as well as independently.

Outstanding opportunity to grow your career - send your CV today!

*Must have valid visa with full working rights in NZ.