Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Parties, Bartenders, Servers & Cellar Door Assistants

Who we are:

Tantalus Estate is a premier destination in Onetangi, Waiheke Island, celebrated across New Zealand for exceptional dining, award-winning wines, craft beer, and serving as a destination for milestone events. We take pride in delivering world-class hospitality while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture, personal and professional growth, and promotion from within the business.

Awarded one Michelin Star, Tantalus Estate Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience in the heart of Waiheke Island's Onetangi Valley. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen and have a flair for precision and excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your culinary career.

What is in it for you:

Competitive wages, great working enviroment, and generous benefits

Work/life balance with regular day shifts and rostered evenings

Training and development, with plenty of opportunities for growth and promotion

Staff accommodation options, subject to availability

Accredited Employer status

Living on Waiheke Island means tropical forests, stunning beaches, and a warmer climate—truly a world apart. If this sounds like you, email your CV and a cover note to [email protected]. Let’s start your journey with Tantalus Estate!

Sous Chef

Successful applicants will have at least three years' of experience in a similar position. The pay rate for the position will be assessed on the experience and qualifications of each applicant. The wage bracket for this position is between $32.50 - $35.00 per hour, with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours a week. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Support the Head Chef in running the kitchen.

Be able to lead and motivate a team.

Menu execution.

Being responsible for your section.

Ensuring mise en place list is completed with relevant notes for handover to the next chef.

Assisting with training of chef de parties, commis chefs, demi chefs and kitchen porters.

Assisting in dish creation.

Inventorying and ingredient cost management.

Maintaining hygiene and health and safety practices.

Promoting good work ethics and values.

Keeping your work section clean and tidy.

Ensuring complete ordering for your section.

Collaborating with a team.

Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask.

Ability to handle pressure and high-stress situations.

Maintaining compliance standards, including taking temperature checks.

Senior Chef de Parties

Successful applicants will have at least three years' of experience in a similar position. The pay rate for the position will be assessed on the experience and qualifications of each applicant. The wage bracket for this position is between $28.00 - $32.00 per hour, with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours a week.

Duties include, but are not limited to

Menu execution.

Being responsible for your section.

Ensuring mise en place list is completed with relevant notes for handover to the next chef.

Follow direction from and provide support to the Sous Chefs and Head Chef.

Assisting with training of newer chef de parties, commis chefs, demi chefs and kitchen porters.

Assisting in dish creation.

Inventorying and ingredient cost management.

Maintaining hygiene and health and safety practices.

Promoting good work ethics and values.

Keeping your work section clean and tidy.

Ensuring complete ordering for your section.

Collaborating with a team.

Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask.

Ability to handle pressure and high-stress situations.

Maintaining compliance standards, including taking temperature checks.

Bartenders

Successful Bartender applicants will have at least one year of experience in a similar position. The pay rate for the position will be assessed on the experience and qualification of each applicant. The wage bracket for this position is between $26.00 - $32.00 per hour with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours a week. Casual and part-time positions also available. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Complete opening and closing procedures for bar areas.

Make cocktails, open/pour wines, pour beers through service.

Ensure bar procedures are consistent with company standards.

Serve and run beverages, as required.

Restock & participate in stock counts, and change over kegs when needed.

Keep the bar appearance clean and tidy inside and out.

Complete cleaning and fridge temperature checklists.

Accurately take guest payments.

Barista - Able to make coffees consistent with the Tantalus standards.

Inform the Duty Manager immediately of any customer concerns/complaints.

Inform the Duty Manager when running low on products.

Keep the bar area presentable at all times.

Servers

Successful Servers applicants will have at least one year of experience in a similar position. The pay rate for the position will be assessed on the experience and qualification of each applicant. The wage bracket for this position is between $26.00 to $32.00 per hour with with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours a week. Casual and part-time positions also available.

Provide an high level of service to our guests, and be welcoming and attentive to our guests at all times.

Serve food and beverages in our Estate Restaurant and Alibi Brewer's Lounge.

Be knowledgable about all of our offerings, including learn the details of each dish and be able to confidently describe each element when serving to guests.

Seat guests on arrival, follow the order of service and raise any concerns promptly with the duty manager on shift.

Keep tables clear and tidy throughout service.

Accurately take payments and upsell other areas of the business.

Complete daily and weekly cleaning checklists.

Follow our guidance on the safe sale and supply of alcohol on the premises.

Cellar Door Assistants

Successful Cellar Door Assistant applicants will have at least one year of experience in a similar position. The pay rate for the position will be assessed on the experience and qualification of each applicant. The wage bracket for this position is between $27.00 - $32.00 per hour with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours a week. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Conduct tastings and be knowledgeable about all of our wine offerings.

Setup and closedown of the tasting room.

General cleaning duties.

Accurately take payments.

Restock the Cellar Door, as required.

Assist guests with enquiries

Upsell and cross-sell other areas of the business.

Conduct group tastings, tours and private tastings, as required.

* Work towards personal sales targets and group sales targets.