Sous Chef / Chef De Partie - Central Otago - Summer 2025/2026

The summer season is on its way!

Are you passionate about food experiences?

Would you like to work with a world class wine brand?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and passionate sous chef / chef de partie who can bring their flair for high quality food to create engaging food experiences for our guests this summer season in our restaurant at The Shed for approx. 7 months.

The Shed is open 5 days per week, Wednesday to Sunday, and offers a modern, sharing style menu and utilizing local seasonal produce.

Develop your skills matching dishes to wines and continue our journey elevating the experience for our guests.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Cooking and preparing high quality dishes
• Working closely with the team on all levels
• Maintaining health and safety standards
• Maintaining food hygiene practices
• Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created
• Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
• Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines
• Supporting the ongoing kitchen responsibilities

You will need:

• Minimum one-year relevant experience
• Awareness of manual handling techniques
• To be able to work autonomously and deliver quality work
• An enthusiastic and team-oriented mindset
• Willingness to learn new techniques and discover a new gastronomic environment
• A high standard of personal presentation with a friendly and genuine attitude
• High energy and a positive, pro-active approach with attention to detail
• To be adaptable and flexible around the working hours when required

• A positive and supportive team culture
• Staff events and team experiences
• Forward-thinking structured professional environment
• Focus on employee inclusion, wellbeing and health & safety
• Reliable daytime hours (open 5 days per week, Wednesday to Sunday)
• A comprehensive induction including an in-depth training on our wine range and brand values
• A generous wine and food discount at our cellar door