Chef Part Time

Company: Old Mill Waterfront Cafe
Payment: Paid Position ($29 ++)
Location: Tairua
Region: Waikato/Coromandel
Experience: Experience Necessary
Listing Added: 13/11/2026

Chef – Part Time – Start Now

Old Mill Waterfront Café, Tairua, Coromandel is looking for an experienced chef to work mainly dayshifts in the café, Friday through Sunday.  We have a great cabinet selection as well as a fresh seasonal menu, so the role involves short order cooking as well as some baking in the not so busy times.  We are a happy, focused team with a passion for good food and drink.  Our seating capacity is 50+ inside and out.  Experience in a similar style cafe is preferable.

We are wanting to grow our business through great service and a great reputation to follow. We are looking for someone with a similar work ethic and style that is happy to jump in and help others in the team, that can offer flexibility yet still have high standards and efficiency.  Our shifts are mainly day work, which includes weekends.  The cafe's hours are currently Wednesday to Sunday 8.30am to 2.30pm, so still plenty of time to enjoy our beaches and see the area.  These hours will expand over the peak of summer.  We also cater private functions and themed evening dinners so there may be evening work. We offer a consistent roster with the opportunity to pick up extra shifts over the busy summer period.  We close over Christmas to allow our staff to have time with their family and friends before the summer madness hits.

It is essential that the applicant be fluent in speaking English, and pride in their presentation and personal hygiene, have great knowledge of food hygiene and safe food practices.  Must be able to work well in a fast-paced environment, calm under pressure with attention to detail and understand great customer service – summer is nearly here, and the Coromandel is where half of the North Island come for their summer holidays.

We are close to amazing walking tracks and fantastic beaches.  Lifestyle friendly hours, you could be home to enjoy a surf after work or a BBQ on the beach with your mates, in the afternoon.  Check out our Website, Facebook Page and our Instagram site – Old Mill Waterfront Café. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with CV and cover letter, giving details of your qualifications & experience.  Applicants must have a valid working holiday visa or be a NZ resident or citizen.  We are NOT offering an AEWV or sponsorship.