Chef de partie
Whangarei
About Peekaboo
Peekaboo is a family-focused restaurant in central Kaitaia with an open kitchen plus a solar-powered copper pizza oven. We cook local, run tight systems, deliver warm hospitality.Awards: Supreme Winner + Best Café + Best Sustainable Business— Lion Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence 2025. Excellence in Sustainability & Climate Action 2023.
The opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Chef de Partie who owns a section, delivers consistent plates during busy services, supports the pass with clear communication, lifts standards every week.
What you’ll doSet up your section to spec with disciplined mise en place
Cook during service with precise timing plus clean docket flow
Rotate across pizza and grill; cover larder and pans as needed
Keep recipes, portions and plating guides accurate
Uphold our Food Control Plan; lead allergen care; complete checks
Reduce waste via FIFO, smart prep maps, thoughtful use of trim
Assist ordering and stock counts; flag variances early
Coach juniors on pace, knife safety, station readiness
What you’ll bring2+ years as CDP, or strong Commis ready to step up
Sharp knife skills, reliable pace, cool head under pressure
Team-first mindset with clear, respectful communication
Right to work in NZ, or eligibility to obtain a visa
Bonus: pizza oven experience
Perks & growthStaff meal each shift plus employee discounts
Stable roster design with consecutive days off where possible
Structured training with a pathway toward Senior CDP or Sous
Award-winning workplace focused on quality plus sustainability
Friendly team culture that backs initiative
Relocation support with local accommodation leads if moving north
RosterMix of days and evenings. Weekends required. Event shifts at times. No extreme late nights.
How to applyApply via Trade Me with your CV plus a short cover note.
Questions welcome — Daniel Fasnacht, Owner / Director
- daniel@beachcomber.net.nz | ?? 027 967 1026
Peekaboo Backyard Eatery — 5 Bank Street, Kaitaia 0410
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