Chef de Partie – White Tie Catering Group
Are you a passionate Chef de Partie looking for something beyond the ordinary restaurant grind?
White Tie Catering Group is looking for an energetic, motivated chef with a positive attitude and a flexible approach to join our growing kitchen team.
No two weeks are ever the same here. One day you could be creating bespoke wedding menus, the next delivering VIP hospitality for some of New Zealand’s biggest events.
About Us
We are the team behind some of the country’s leading catering and event experiences, including:
Electric Avenue
Urban Polo
Great Kiwi Beer Fest
Wine & Food Festival
Supercars
Luxury weddings
Large-scale corporate events
Our group operates across three exciting brands:
White Tie Catering
Our signature bespoke catering brand delivering restaurant-quality food and premium hospitality experiences anywhere.
The Catering Dept
Approachable, informal, trend-driven catering with delicious food for every occasion.
Origin Live Fire Events
Local sourced, properly prepared food cooked over flame for flavour and the pursuit of the perfect bite.
The Role
We’re looking for a Chef de Partie who:
Brings a positive, can-do attitude every day
Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Can adapt to flexible weekly rosters
Works well within a tight-knit team
Takes pride in delivering exceptional food and experiences
Wants to continue learning and developing as a chef
You’ll work alongside a core kitchen team of 8, expanding to a crew of 30+ during peak event season.
Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to:
Work on some of New Zealand’s most exciting events
Learn from chefs with decades of industry experience
Develop skills across premium catering, large-scale events, live fire cooking, and modern food trends
Be part of a creative, passionate team that genuinely loves hospitality
If you’re ambitious, adaptable, and ready to be part of something exciting, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and a short introduction about yourself.