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.

Join our collaborative and supportive culinary team in a permanent position offering 32 hours per week providing stability and work-life balance.

Enjoy genuine variety from producing our renowned Tearooms favourites and Ballantynes' Home Kitchen range to creating seasonal dishes for Kin bistro and special in-store events.

Be part of an iconic Christchurch brand with a reputation for quality, innovation and exceptional customer experiences.

As our next Chef de Partie you'll enjoy the opportunity to work across our busy Bistro and Production Kitchen, giving you the variety and challenge to further develop your skills while working with an experienced and passionate team.

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.  You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to Kin, our sixty-seat Bistro, offering a modern seasonal menu throughout the day and the venue for regular in-house events such as The Breakfast Club, Books and Bubbles, fashion and product launches.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Chef looking for a role that offers both creativity and variety within a respected hospitality team. 

Ideal for a chef who enjoys bakery and pâtisserie, takes pride in quality, and thrives in a dynamic kitchen environment.

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

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 17th October 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.