Join the team behind some of Christchurch’s favourite venues! New Zealand Venue Co. is growing and we’re looking for passionate Chef de Parties to join our kitchen teams across our Christchurch venues. With opportunities available at venues including The Carlton Bar, Casa Publica, and other leading Christchurch hospitality destinations, this is your chance to join a dynamic team, work with experienced chefs and continue developing your culinary career. Whether you’re an experienced Chef de Partie looking for your next challenge or a strong Chef ready to step up, we have opportunities across a range of exciting venues. About the Role As a Chef de Partie, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional food experiences by: Taking ownership of your section and maintaining high food standards Preparing and presenting quality dishes during busy service periods Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to execute menus Supporting junior chefs and contributing to a positive kitchen culture Assisting with stock control, food preparation and minimising waste Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards. About You Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef ready to progress Experience working in fast-paced, high-volume kitchens Passion for quality food and delivering consistent results Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach Ability to work well under pressure and thrive in a busy service environment Why Join New Zealand Venue Co.? Competitive wage and benefits Career progression opportunities across New Zealand Venue Co. and Australian Venue Co Supportive kitchen leadership teams Staff discounts across our venues Be part of one of New Zealands largest hospitality groups Ready for your next kitchen challenge? Apply today and join the New Zealand Venue Co. team in Christchurch. Multiple Chef de Partie positions available now! Make your career one to remember at Aus Venue Co. The work you do will directly impact everyone of our customers and our aim is to ensure our employees are provided with the support and knowledge to exceed our customers’ expectations. View available positions today and become part of the Aus Venue Co family! Australian Venue Co. promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through programs like AVC Pride for LGBTQIA+ support, Her Hospo for empowering women, and a First Nations Committee for reconciliation. We are committed to growing our understanding and engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion to build a more inclusive industry. Turn your hospo job into a rewarding career Whether you’re already in a hospitality management role or you’re ready for career progression into management, you can take the next step with Australian Venue Co. We’re passionate about training & developing our team members and providing internal career advancement opportunities. At AVC, we turn hospo jobs into careers! Join our team & get access to our AdVanCe Career Pathways program, our in-house development program that is tailored to the hospitality industry. If your next step is to become a Duty Manager, Assistant Venue Manager or Venue Manager, we can support you on your career journey. Have a question regarding a career at Australian Venue Co? Read some of our commonly asked questions here.