Chef De Partie

Welcome to your larger than life local, bustling in the heart of Takapuna with an outdoor courtyard to boot. Aptly named after a lively bloke who first arrived to Auckland’s North Shore in 1912, The Elephant Wrestler delivers a down to earth hospitality experience with a relaxed atmosphere, expansive selection of crafty beverages and food that’s undeniably Kiwi.
The Elephant Wrestler is looking for our next joybringer - a keen Full Time Chef de Partie who knows how to craft a top-notch dish. You’re no stranger to working in a busy kitchen alongside a close-knit team of professionals, where creating delicious, high quality cuisine is just what you do. You must have a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role and you’ll also have the following attributes:
- Previous experience working in a similar high-volume establishment.
- A good command of the English language.
- Proven experience as a team player with a hands-on approach.
- Experience across the kitchen’s sections.
- Honest, reliable and with excellent time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task and cope under pressure.
The Elephant Wrestler is proud to be part of Joylab - an extraordinary community of over 20 top notch bars, restaurants, and gastropubs dotted across Auckland’s neighbourhoods since 2008. Being part of Auckland’s most joyful hospitality network has its perks including compelling staff benefits, curated training programmes, and plenty of career development opportunities across the full network.
If this sounds like a bit of you (and you are legally entitled to work in New Zealand), then take a stab at joining our 100% homegrown New Zealand company who strives to be ‘Everybody’s favourite social destinations, served up by our favourite people’. We look forward to hearing from you!