Line Chef

Hospitality · Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25 - $30/hr

Develop your culinary career with a new premium Italian-inspired dining operation in New Zealand. Reliable skills, solid experience and trusted professional standards sit at the heart of this kitchen, and it is now recruiting an experienced Chef de Partie.

Chefs with genuine commercial kitchen backgrounds who own their work will thrive here. Joining at the outset, you will help shape how the kitchen operates, cook with seasonal produce and contribute to fresh pasta, pizzettas and other Italian-inspired plates, valuable experience for long-term progression.

Expect to demonstrate proven technique, consistency, organisation and composure in a professional service setting.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to team development and to establishing strong kitchen practices
Take full responsibility for an allocated section during preparation
Remain accountable for that section throughout service
Produce dishes that meet established recipes and presentation standards
Assist with fresh pasta preparation
Support traditional dough production
Deliver consistent quality, portion sizes, presentation and timing across every service
Complete mise en place so your section is fully ready for daily operations
Contribute to ordering, stock control, food cost management and inventory processes
Adhere to New Zealand hygiene and food safety requirements
Keep your workstation clean, orderly and efficient
Collaborate closely with the Head Chef, the Sous Chef and the broader kitchen brigade
Foster a disciplined and professional kitchen culture

Requirements & Eligibility

Minimum 3–5 years working as a chef in relevant professional roles, with proven time in commercial kitchens that includes busy or high-volume service
A background in Italian cuisine is strongly preferred
Demonstrated capacity to run a kitchen section independently
In-depth grasp of hygiene, food safety and food preparation
Sound working understanding of commercial kitchen systems and stock control
A relevant cookery qualification such as NZ Level 4 or equivalent is preferred
Well-developed organisational skills and a detail-focused approach
Capacity to uphold consistent standards when the pressure is on
Willingness to cover evenings and weekends as part of a six-day operation
Applicants must have legal work rights in New Zealand or meet Accredited Employer Work Visa requirements; overseas candidates holding suitable qualifications and experience may be eligible for sponsorship

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