Who we are:
Tantalus Estate is a premier destination in Onetangi, Waiheke Island, celebrated across New Zealand for exceptional dining, award-winning wines, craft beer, and serving as a destination for milestone events. We take pride in delivering world-class hospitality while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture, personal and professional growth, and promotion from within the business.
Awarded one Michelin Star, Tantalus Estate Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience in the heart of Waiheke Island's Onetangi Valley. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen and have a flair for precision and excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your culinary career.
What is in it for you:
Competitive wages, great working enviroment, and generous benefits
Work/life balance with regular day shifts and rostered evenings
Training and development, with plenty of opportunities for growth and promotion
Staff accommodation options, subject to availability
Accredited Employer status
Living on Waiheke Island means tropical forests, stunning beaches, and a warmer climate—truly a world apart. If this sounds like you, email your CV and a cover note to [email protected]. Let’s start your journey with Tantalus Estate!
Senior Chef de Partie (fixed-term)
Successful applicants will have at least three years' of experience in a similar position. The pay rate for the position will be assessed on the experience and qualifications of each applicant. The wage bracket for this position is between $28.00 - $32.00 per hour.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Menu execution.
Being responsible for your section.
Ensuring mise en place list is completed with relevant notes for handover to the next chef.
Follow direction from and provide support to the Sous Chefs and Head Chef.
Assisting with training of newer chef de parties, commis chefs, demi chefs and kitchen porters.
Assisting in dish creation.
Inventorying and ingredient cost management.
Maintaining hygiene and health and safety practices.
Promoting good work ethics and values.
Keeping your work section clean and tidy.
Ensuring complete ordering for your section.
Collaborating with a team.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to handle pressure and high-stress situations.
Maintaining compliance standards, including taking temperature checks.
Kitchen Porter
Successful Kitchen Porter applicants will have one years' experience in a similar position. The pay rate for the position will be assessed on the experience of each applicant. The wage bracket for this position is between $25.00 - $26.00 per hour. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Following the guidance of the Head Chef and/or Sous chef(s) and communicating any concerns, questions, or uncertainty in a timely manner.
Ensuring all equipment, crockery, and cutlery are cleaned and sanitised.
Any cracked or broken items are reported and disposed of safely.
Ensuring extra duties allocated are achieved in a timely manner and are observed by the Head Chef or Sous Chef(s).
Ensuring the external rubbish collection area is kept clean and sanitized on a daily basis.
Maintaining the Food Control Plan Cleaning and Maintenance Schedules as per cycles stated on the plan.
Ensuring all relevant waste is disposed of according to our Recycling Plan.
Checking all supplies received for correct delivery temperatures, packing slips correspond with the order received.
Assisting with basic food preparation, including assembling and preparing ingredients.
Pastry Chef (fixed-term)
Successful applicants will have at least three years' of experience in a similar position. The pay rate for the position will be assessed on the experience and qualifications of each applicant. The wage bracket for this position is between $28.00 - $32.00 per hour. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Menu execution of all pastry section items.
Putting forward new recipes ideas for breads, pastries and desserts.
Ability to use, maintain and keep clean specialist equipment within the pastry section.
Assisting with training other team members in the pastry section.
Inventorying and ingredient cost management.
Maintaining hygiene and health and safety practices.
Promoting good work ethics and values.
Keeping your work section clean and tidy.
Ensuring complete ordering for your section.
Collaborating with a team.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to handle pressure and high-stress situations.
Maintaining compliance standards, including taking temperature checks.
Host
Successful Host applicants will have at least two years' of experience in a similar position. The pay rate for the position will be assessed on the experience and qualification of each applicant. The wage bracket for this position is between $26.00 - $28.50 per hour. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Respond to guest queries in-person, via email and on the phone.
Organise guest bookings using SevenRooms. Previous experience with SevenRooms is preferred.
Coordinate helicopter landings and ensure all correct procedures are followed in recording these.
Greet guests when they arrive, seat them and introduce them to their server.
Serve food and beverages, and be knowledgeable about all of our offerings.
Clear tables, and keep the maitre d' desk tidy and presentable at all times.
Take responsibility for your section, when assigned.
Serve beverages to guests, while providing excellent customer service.
Print menus and ensure these remain accurate and up-to-date at all times.
Provide administrative support to the Events team through preparing table charts and name cards.
Servers
Successful Servers applicants will have at least one year of experience in a similar position. The pay rate for the position will be assessed on the experience and qualification of each applicant. The wage bracket for this position is between $26.00 to $32.00 per hour. Casual, part-time and full-time positions available.
Provide an high level of service to our guests, and be welcoming and attentive to our guests at all times.
Serve food and beverages in our Estate Restaurant and Alibi Brewer's Lounge.
Be knowledgable about all of our offerings, including learn the details of each dish and be able to confidently describe each element when serving to guests.
Seat guests on arrival, follow the order of service and raise any concerns promptly with the duty manager on shift.
Keep tables clear and tidy throughout service.
Accurately take payments and upsell other areas of the business.
Complete daily and weekly cleaning checklists.
Follow our guidance on the safe sale and supply of alcohol on the premises.
Cellar Door Assistant (fixed-term)
Successful Cellar Door Assistant applicants will have at least one year of experience in a similar position. The pay rate for the position will be assessed on the experience and qualification of each applicant. The wage bracket for this position is between $27.00 - $32.00 per hour. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Conduct tastings and be knowledgeable about all of our wine offerings.
Setup and closedown of the tasting room.
General cleaning duties.
Accurately take payments.
Restock the Cellar Door, as required.
Assist guests with enquiries.
Upsell and cross-sell other areas of the business.
Conduct group tastings, tours and private tastings, as required.
Work towards personal sales targets and group sales targets.