Chef de Partie
The Invercargill Licensing Trust (ILT) is a high-performing community-owned organisation with a clear purpose – to create and contribute to a vibrant Invercargill.
ILT operates 23 businesses across Invercargill. It employs around 650 staff and has a rich heritage of investing in leading-edge hospitality facilities and funding significant community projects through its distribution of profits to over 400 community organisations each year. This is a permanent full-time role with a minimum of 30 hours per week, with a 7-day rotating roster as required. Chefs will be based in Invercargill, Southland, in one of our establishments.
Applicants will demonstrate the following attributes:
• A professional appearance with a positive attitude, adaptability, and flexibility.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience or a minimum NZQCF level 4 qualification is required.
• Good cooking techniques and procedures
• High expectations for consistency and quality of all food
• Supervise, train, and manage kitchen staff
• Proven ability to create interesting menu items with a holistic approach, covering many food types to complement the various outlets.
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Community-focused with a passion for people and the community
• A true team player of the entire business
Task includes:
• Be familiar with daily and ongoing menus, functions, and specials.
• Ensure individual sections and responsibilities are ready to meet daily functions and special requirements.
• To ensure each component of a dish is prepared up to the standard of quality, properly cooked, and delivered on time.
• Follow recipes and instructions carefully.
• Able to show and provide guidance for recipes and instructions.
• Adhere to hygiene regulations and be familiar with and follow the food control plan.
• Conduct regular checks on ingredients, ensuring freshness and quality including freezing and preserving foods.
• Assist in controlling food costs and wage costs
• Assist the Head Chef to meet KPI’s.
• To bring a positive attitude to teamwork, contributing to the smooth running of the kitchen and interacting productively with other departments
• Support the Head Chef and provide cover when on leave.
• Champion, comply and promote health, safety, and well-being within ILT.
• To maintain the standard and culture of the team by setting an example for new staff members and assisting in their training when required.
Chefs may come from a variety of different backgrounds and experiences.
For further information on ILT, please visit our website www.ilt.co.nz
This is an opportunity to further your career within a professionally led organisation that delivers tangible outcomes to the community.
The pay rate for this role ranges from $25.10-$28.90 per hour, depending on skills and experience.
More than a great career opportunity, Southland offers a lifestyle that is second to none. Take a look here https://southlandnz.com/live
Please note we are recruiting on an ongoing basis and jobs may be filled at any time. If you are interested in any of our roles, then do not hesitate to get your application in. The job advertisement is available from 27 May 2026 to 11 June 2026.
