Senior Chef de Partie

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are currently seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join us permanently at Little Creatures Brewery in Hobsonville! This is a full-time position, 30+ hours per week, with an hourly rate between $26 to $30 per hour depending on the candidate.

About the Venue :

Little Creatures Hobsonville Village has been proudly delivering remarkable experiences since 2019! Due to the upcoming busy period, we are on the hunt for more customer-service driven and motivated hospitality talents to join our team at this iconic venue! This is a unique venue where you will get the support, love and care of a family-owned venue whilst retaining the job security and career prospects which come from being a part of New Zealand’s largest alcohol beverage company – Lion.

About the Role :

As Chef de Partie, you will play a vital role in our culinary team, taking responsibility for one of the kitchen’s sections and ensuring dishes are prepared to the highest standards. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, contributing to the smooth running of service and helping mentor junior team members.

Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes within your section
• Maintain consistent food standards and quality across all areas
• Work effectively under pressure to meet service demands
• Ensure all health, safety, and hygiene regulations are followed
• Contribute to menu development with innovative ideas and seasonal produce
• Assist with stock control, rotation, and ordering as required
• Train and supervise Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants.

You will be joining and be supported by a large team of passionate and experienced hospitality professionals, and together you will continue providing unforgettable Little Creatures experiences for our customers and yourselves!

The Perks :

About You :

All you need to have to be successful are :

Our group of Little Creatures are diverse : beer lovers, wine lovers, music lovers, marathon runners, family people, single people, pet people and more. You name it, we’ll have it in our mix. This opportunity enables you to make a real impact to an iconic venue, and build on the offering we currently provide, all the while leading a loyal and creative group of people.

We’re a certified B Corp, which means we care about people, planet and purpose—not just profit. We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the unique perspectives that help us grow and innovate. We intentionally embrace difference and cultivate belonging every day, whether through our investment in our Reconciliation journey through our Innovate RAP, our commitment to gender pay equity or providing progressive people policies.

If you need specific support or accessibility adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know at talentacquisition@lionco.com so we can make sure that your recruitment process is fair and we enable you to shine. This includes tailored support for First Nations people, individuals with disabilities, those who are neurodivergent, and people who identify as transgender or gender diverse as we understand the unique challenges and concerns you may face.