Chef de Partie at Te Papa, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te Papa stands proud as an iconic national building housing the treasures of the nation and is a vibrant destination for both national and international visitors. We've now also partnered with Wellington City Council to operate Tākina, Wellington's newest Convention and Exhibition Centre. Our Venues team is world-class, delivering the event operations and hospitality across both Te Papa and Tākina.

If you are a qualified and experienced Chef de Partie who takes pride in their work and wants to take up the challenge of working in a high volume environment, then this is the job opportunity for you.

Ideally you will have:

• A minimum 3 years of chef experience, and a minimum of 1 year working in a similar level position
• Cooking/Chef Qualification 
• The ability to work under pressure and exceptional organisational skills
• Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work according to agreed targets and urgent demands
• The ability to supervise, train and provide leadership to junior team members
• The ability to work alone or as part of a team, creating a positive environment
• Good working knowledge of all legislation regarding hygiene and safe working conditions
• Preferably experience in a multi outlet hospitality operation, from restaurant to function catering, working in a large kitchen brigade.

What's in it for me?

Joining a busy, supportive team at an iconic Wellington Venue, you will also:

• Gain access to excellent staff benefits across the museum
• Work across multiple sites including cafés and restaurants
• Receive discounts in the retail store and café
• Have a laundered uniform provided

We operate 7 days a week and therefore your flexibility to work over a 7-day roster including Public Holidays and weekends are essential criteria for suitability.  Along with Te Papa's cafes and on-site function venues, we operate restaurants and café outlets at Circa Theatre and the soon to open Tākina venues. We are therefore seeking crew members who can be flexible in their work location.  The work across our operation is busy, fast paced and in a fantastic, friendly team environment, so come join us!

The salary range for this position is $54,000 to $62,000 with further room for progression through the band. Offers will be made within the range to reflect the skills and experience offered by the candidate and those required of the role, and internal relativities with other employees.

Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Prior to Te Papa confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.

Applications close 2 April 2023.