Chef de Partie

About the role As Chef de Partie, you'll take responsibility for your section and contribute to the preparation and delivery of our tasting menus. Key responsibilities Managing and maintaining your allocated section during preparation and service Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to Paris Butter's standards Completing mise en place efficiently and accurately Maintaining consistency, quality and attention to detail throughout service Working closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chefs and wider kitchen team Receiving, checking and correctly storing produce Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards Managing stock and minimising food waste Supporting junior members of the kitchen team where required Contributing positively to a professional and collaborative kitchen environment About you A minimum of 2 years' professional experience as a chef in a Michelin starred or hatted restaurant Experience managing or working independently on a kitchen section Strong fundamental cooking and food preparation skills A sound understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene The ability to work calmly and efficiently during busy services Strong communication skills and a positive approach to teamwork Previous experience in fine dining or tasting-menu restaurants is essential About us Paris Butter is a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant led by Chef Zennon Wijlens. Our food is creative, produce-driven and constantly evolving, with a strong focus on exceptional New Zealand ingredients, seasonality and technique. We're a small, ambitious team and are looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, enjoys working collaboratively and wants to continue developing as a chef in a high-performing kitchen. Paris Butter is an intimate Michelin-starred restaurant focused on contemporary New Zealand dining.