Ashburton - Chef de Partie

Bully Hayes Restaurant & Bar, Akaroa is a well-established, innovative and exciting waterfront restaurant (over 22 years with current owners). We are looking to recruit a hospitality professional as "Chef de Partie" to assist owner and Head chef to continue delivering good service with great food & beverages in a picturesque, casual, relaxed, seaside environment.

We are a busy smart casual dining restaurant seating up to 150 customers indoors and outdoors. We are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week throughout the year. Our menu is extensive and innovative and our customers are locals, regulars, tourists, tour companies, conference groups, as well as out catered services.

This position is a permanent full time with a minimum of 32 hours per week but most weeks will be 45 -55 hours. You will report directly to the Head Chef and Owner who also works hands on in the business. Our small team is highly motivated to continually strive to improve our customer experience.

• Committed professional, reliable and able to work under pressure
• Have relevant culinary qualifications Level 2 or greater or 3+ years of relevant experience in a similar style restaurant or Hotel.
• Sound Knowledge and experience of food preparation & cooking techniques, safe food handling and service procedures
• Proven track record in the workings of a similar sized kitchen minimum 3 years
• Passionate about hospitality and driving a business
• Friendly and outgoing personality
• Exceptional organisation skills with great time management
• Hands on working with your peers, positive and enthusiastic
• Organised and systematic approach to all aspects of kitchen management and stock control
• Excellent food knowledge
• Menu planning and costing knowledge
• Ability to monitor food safety systems and procedures
• High standards of service, understanding of good customer relations and focus on quality
• Able to think on your feet and make instantaneous decisions'

What's in it for you

You will need to have accommodation in Akaroa.

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