At Ballantynes, everything we do is about delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why our people are everything to us! It's our people and the magic they perform, that brings those exceptional customer experiences to life.
Join our collaborative and supportive culinary team in a permanent position offering 32 hours per week providing stability and work-life balance.
Enjoy genuine variety from producing our renowned Tearooms favourites and Ballantynes' Home Kitchen range to creating seasonal dishes for Kin bistro and special in-store events.
Be part of an iconic Christchurch brand with a reputation for quality, innovation and exceptional customer experiences.
As our next Chef de Partie you'll enjoy the opportunity to work across our busy Bistro and Production Kitchen, giving you the variety and challenge to further develop your skills while working with an experienced and passionate team.
The Production Kitchen produces food for our iconic Tearooms, The Ballantyne Home Kitchen Range and Retail Pantry. This kitchen produces high volume and quality products in a varied and fast paced environment. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to Kin, our sixty-seat Bistro, offering a modern seasonal menu throughout the day and the venue for regular in-house events such as The Breakfast Club, Books and Bubbles, fashion and product launches.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Chef looking for a role that offers both creativity and variety within a respected hospitality team.
Ideal for a chef who enjoys bakery and pâtisserie, takes pride in quality, and thrives in a dynamic kitchen environment.
The successful candidate will have the following experience, skills and attributes:
This is a permanent opportunity with a minimum of 32 hours per week. This includes flexible hours, with a minimum of one weekend day a week with the occasional late night to cover exciting in-house events.
If this role sounds like you, please apply now. Applications close on the 17th October 2026.
Please note, we will be interviewing candidates during the application period so the role may close earlier than the end date.
Applicants must have current eligibility to work in New Zealand.
Ballantynes is at the heart of Christchurch CBD and is known for being the place to go for leading brands, quality products and exceptional service.
Discover an extensive range of fashion clothing, accessories, footwear, lingerie, luggage, homewares, gourmet food and wine, and giftware. Located within Ballantynes, The Fashion Atrium and Contemporary Lounge on the First Floor lead the way for modern New Zealand and international fashion in Christchurch.
Kin Bistro & Winebar is situated on the ground floor next to homewares, and offers delicious fresh food each day based on seasonally available produce. Kin is the perfect place to get together to share a meal, enjoy a coffee or indulge in a mid-shop glass of bubbles or refreshing gin and tonic. Set in an atrium-styled environment with a stunning feature wall, the modern seasonal menu is updated quarterly and showcases local food producers.
The winebar features an array of New Zealand wines and craft beers.
Ballantynes Christchurch also offers a range of instore services including Solace Hair & Beauty, Ballantynes Gift Registry, Tailoring and Alterations, and an expert Breast Prosthesis Fitting service which provides women with assistance during and after Cancer treatment to help them look and feel their best.
