Jack’s Restaurant, located in the Clubhouse at Jack’s Point Golf Course, is looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. This is a great opportunity for a chef who takes pride in producing consistently high-quality food and wants to be part of a team in one of New Zealand’s most idyllic locations.
About Jack’s Point
Set at the base of the stunning Remarkables Mountain Range and overlooking Lake Wakatipu, Jack’s Point is one of New Zealand’s premier golf destinations and residential communities. Our Clubhouse and Restaurant sit on the edge of Lake Tewa, surrounded by a championship golf course widely regarded as one of the world's most spectacular.
About the Role
As Chef de Partie, you'll play an important role in delivering Jack's Restaurant's culinary offering, taking ownership of your designated kitchen section and ensuring food is prepared, cooked and presented to a consistently high standard.
Working alongside the Executive Chef and wider kitchen team, you'll contribute to the smooth running of daily kitchen operations, maintaining high standards of food quality, organisation and service.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes across the venue's menu to a consistently high standard.
- Confidently managing your designated section, maintaining quality and efficiency throughout service.
- Applying a range of technical cooking methods, including working with fire and charcoal ovens.
- Following recipes, preparation specifications and kitchen procedures accurately.
- Assisting with stock management, including ordering, receiving deliveries, stocktaking and stock rotation.
- Contributing to menu development, recipe testing and the ongoing improvement of the food offering.
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene, food safety and kitchen cleanliness standards.
- Supporting junior team members and helping maintain an organised, respectful and positive kitchen environment.
About You
We're looking for someone who is passionate about their craft, takes pride in their work and understands the importance of consistency, teamwork and professionalism.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A minimum of three years' experience in a fast-paced, professional kitchen environment.
- A strong commitment to producing high-quality food with excellent consistency.
- The ability to confidently run a kitchen section and manage competing priorities during service.
- A willingness to follow established kitchen systems, recipes and protocols.
- The ability to remain calm, focused and organised during periods of high pressure.
- Strong knowledge and practical application of food hygiene and food safety requirements.
- A positive, team-focused attitude, treating colleagues with respect and contributing to a happy and supportive workplace.
- A relevant chef qualification is preferred, although equivalent practical experience will be considered.
- Confidence working in an open kitchen environment and interacting with guests.
- An interest in New Zealand cuisine and seasonal produce.
The Opportunity
This is a permanent, full-time position based at Jack’s Point, Queenstown, with a minimum guaranteed 30 hours per week. The role requires flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
In return, you'll receive competitive remuneration, a supportive workplace culture, and opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.
There's also a barrel of additional benefits to working as part of our team – free on-site parking, healthcare cover and generous staff discounts across our products and services.
If you're an experienced chef who takes pride in their work and would love to be part of the Jack's Point team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now!