At Ballantynes, everything we do is about delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why our people are everything to us! It's our people and the magic they perform, that brings those exceptional customer experiences to life.

Ballantynes are seeking a Chef de Partie to join our Hospitality Team working in both the Production and Kin Bistro Kitchens.

The Production Kitchen produces food for our iconic Tearooms, The Ballantyne Home Kitchen Range and Retail Pantry.  This kitchen produces high volume and quality products in a varied and fast paced environment.  

Kin, our sixty seat Bistro, offers a modern seasonal menu throughout the day and is the venue for regular in-house events such as The Breakfast Club, Books and Bubbles, fashion and products launches throughout the year. Plenty of variety on offer throughout the department for a talented Chef to join our great team.

Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will have the following experience, skills and attributes:

• Experience as a Chef in a busy kitchen environment
• Skilled in bakery section with pâtisserie experience 
• Proven experience in the development and curation of food produce
• Experience with ordering and stock management
• High standard of presentation skills and hygiene standards
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and multitask.
• Knowledgeable of products including local and regional
• Excellent time management skills
• Willing to learn and share knowledge
• Flexible and able to adapt different café offerings

Working alongside a great team, this is a permanent opportunity with a minimum of 32 hours per week. This includes flexible hours, with a minimum of one weekend day a week with the occasional late night to cover exciting in-house events.

If this role sounds like you, please apply now. Applications close on the 30th of September 2026.

Please note, we will be interviewing candidates during the application period so the role may close earlier than the end date.

Applicants must have current eligibility to work in New Zealand.