Chef de Partie

Join Our Culinary Journey – Elevate Your Career at Rosewood Kauri Cliffs

Discover more than just a job – uncover a calling that fuels your passion, challenges your creativity, and immerses you in one of New Zealand’s most spectacular coastal destinations.

At Rosewood Kauri Cliffs, every guest experience is crafted with care, and exceptional cuisine plays a central role in creating unforgettable memories. We are seeking talented hospitality professionals to join our culinary team and help deliver world-class dining experiences.

This is your opportunity to grow within a team that values innovation, authenticity, and heartfelt service.

About Us

Set along the stunning coastline of Northland, Rosewood Kauri Cliffs is one of New Zealand’s most celebrated luxury lodges. Surrounded by pristine beaches, native forests, and breathtaking ocean vistas, the property is renowned for its award-winning golf course, exceptional hospitality, and commitment to showcasing the best of New Zealand’s food, wine, and culture.

Our team is diverse, passionate, and united by a shared commitment to excellence.

What You Will Do

The kitchen is where the magic happens at our luxury property, and you can be part of it. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Chef de Partie to join our culinary team and help create memorable dining experiences for our guests.

Duties include:

• Preparing menus in collaboration with colleagues
• Ensuring adequacy of supplies at cooking stations
• Training, developing, and supporting junior chefs
• Preparing ingredients that should be readily available (vegetables, spices, etc.)
• Following the guidance of the Head Chef and Sous Chefs while contributing ideas for new dishes and presentations
• Optimising the cooking process with attention to speed and quality
• Maintaining strict health, safety, and hygiene standards

What You Will Bring

For this position, you must be self-motivated, a team player, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Ideally, you will have:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Chef de Partie in a similar standard establishment
• Relevant culinary or hospitality qualifications
• Strong knowledge of a variety of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes
• The ability to think on your feet, as guest requests and menu changes occur regularly
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• A thorough understanding of Health & Safety requirements

If you are at an earlier stage in your culinary career and believe you have the skills and enthusiasm to succeed as a Demi Chef de Partie, we would also love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage of $30–$33 per hour (depending on experience)
• Full-time permanent position with a minimum of 30 hours guaranteed per week and up to 55 hours during peak seasons
• Delicious daily staff meals
• Access to our Associate Perks Programme, including exclusive deals with suppliers and partners
• Daily travel allowance
• Where operationally possible, we endeavour to provide two consecutive days off each week

Applicants must hold valid New Zealand work rights or an appropriate working visa.

To check your eligibility to work in New Zealand, visit the Immigration New Zealand working holiday visa information page.

Core to success in this role is alignment with Rosewood Hotels' values: Ownership, Passionate, Transparent, Innovative, and Collaborative.

If you share these values and would like to be part of an award-winning luxury hospitality team, we would love to hear from you.