Chef De Partie

Emerson's is currently seeking a Chef De Partie to join us immediately on a permanent basis - come and work for one of the most iconic brands in NZ

About Emerson's:

Established in 1992 in a small kitchen, Emerson's has created countless iconic beverages for the world such as 1812 and Pilsner over the past three decades We are proud of our products with a reputation for excellence, artistic craftsmanship and premium quality Emerson's is a unique place where you will get the support, love and care of a family-owned brewery whilst retaining the job security and career prospects which come from being a part of New Zealand's largest alcohol beverage company – Lion.

About the role:

As part of our kitchen team, you will play an integral part in helping to bring our vision to life. You will be passionate about amazing food and creating an outstanding experience. The purpose of your role is to provide a world class hospitality experience at the Emerson's Taproom, by leading our service offering, maintaining best in class industry compliance, and ensuring Lion's values and polices are championed throughout our highly engaged teams.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Being an integral part of our kitchen team, managing and motivating junior chefs
• Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chefs to drive our service offering
• Driving consistency and quality to match with our excellent range of beers

To be successful in this role you will have:

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role
• A passion for the hospitality industry and food

If being a key part of our venue truly excites you and you aren't afraid to roll your sleeves up, please send us your application – we can't wait to hear from you

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