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Fife Lane is a high-performing steak restaurant with a strong focus on quality, consistency and teamwork.

We’re looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team for the busy season. This is a fixed-term position with an immediate start, expected to run until the end of March 2027.

Whether you’re based locally or travelling through New Zealand and keen to settle in the Bay for the summer, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

You’ll work alongside our Head Chef and kitchen team, taking ownership of your section and helping keep prep and service running smoothly. We’re looking for someone who can see what needs doing, prioritise effectively and get stuck in.

• Plan and manage prep for the kitchen, ensuring you’re organised and ready for service
• Work confidently through busy services while maintaining quality and consistency
• Communicate clearly and support the wider kitchen team
• Use initiative to identify what needs attention and keep things moving
• Support junior chefs and share your knowledge
• Work hands-on with international Wagyu, premium beef and quality produce
• Cook with our Mibrasa charcoal oven
• Maintain strong food safety, cleanliness and kitchen standards
• Assist with stock control, ordering and minimising waste as required

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate with consistent full-time hours
• Weekly bonus scheme
• A strong, collaborative kitchen team
• Experience working with international Wagyu and premium beef programmes
• Hands-on cooking with a Mibrasa charcoal oven
• A busy kitchen averaging around 400 dinner guests per week
• Involvement in special events and feature dining experiences
• The opportunity to contribute ideas to dish and menu development
• A summer season based in Mount Maunganui

About You

• Experience at Chef de Partie level or above for at least 2 years
• Strong practical skills, kitchen awareness and good common sense
• Confident executing a section independently
• Organised, reliable and able to think ahead
• Comfortable working at volume without compromising standards
• A clear communicator who works well within a team
• A sound understanding of food safety and kitchen systems
• An interest in fire cooking, premium produce and great food

Additional Information

We are open Tuesday to Saturday, including Friday lunch service.

Immediate start available, with the potential to transition into a permanent position with the team after March 2027.  Travellers with suitable experience and valid New Zealand working rights are welcome to apply.

If you take pride in your section, enjoy a busy service and bring a practical, positive approach to the kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.