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At Riverstone Kitchen, we’re always on the lookout for passionate, dedicated individuals who share our love for exceptional food and hospitality. As an award-winning restaurant in the heart of North Canterbury, we pride ourselves on creating memorable dining experiences, using the finest seasonal ingredients sourced from our garden and local producers.
Whether you're an aspiring chef, an experienced kitchen professional, or a front-of-house expert, there’s a place for you at Riverstone Kitchen. We value creativity, teamwork, and a genuine passion for good food, and we’re committed to supporting our team’s growth and development. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of something special, explore our current job opportunities below.
Join us in delivering exceptional food and creating lasting memories for our guests—apply today!
Immediate start available for the right candidates.
Chef de Partie
Full-Time Permanent
Join Our Award-Winning Team at Riverstone Kitchen!
Nestled in the stunning North Otago countryside, Riverstone Kitchen is known for its warm hospitality, fresh local cuisine, and vibrant atmosphere. We are currently hiring for a full-time Chef de Partie.
About Us:
Riverstone Kitchen is a proudly family-owned, award-winning restaurant dedicated to showcasing the best of local and seasonal produce. With a reputation for outstanding food and service, we’ve become a favourite for both locals and visitors. Our team culture is supportive, inclusive, and focused on excellence.
The Role:
We are seeking a reliable and capable chef de partie to join our team. This role involves preparing and plating dishes, supervising junior staff, managing inventory, maintaining strict hygiene standards, and collaborating with senior chefs for menu development and requires someone who can work effectively within a team and follow established procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Prep, cook, and plate high-quality dishes
Work closely with the Head Chef and team to keep service smooth and consistent
Running your own section during service
Ability to handle busy services with a calm, positive attitude
To be successful in this role, you will have:
At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructions
A positive attitude and excellent time management
What We’re Looking For:
A genuine passion for cooking and quality, locally sourced ingredients
Ability to follow instructions and work safely
A reliable team player who thrives in a busy environment
Flexibility to work various shifts, including late nights, weekends and holidays
Long term staff member
Why Join Us?
A beautiful workplace and a welcoming, close-knit team
Staff meals, training, and support to grow your skills
Career progression available for those looking to advance
Be part of a business that values quality, sustainability, and people
Competitive remuneration
If you're motivated and ready to be part of a team that’s passionate about great food and genuine hospitality, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of Riverstone Kitchen!
Front of House Staff
Part or Full-Time Permanent
Join Our Award-Winning Team at Riverstone Kitchen!
Nestled in the stunning North Otago countryside, Riverstone Kitchen is known for its warm hospitality, fresh local cuisine, and vibrant atmosphere. We are currently hiring for a full-time Chef de Partie.
About Us:
Riverstone Kitchen is a proudly family-owned, award-winning restaurant dedicated to showcasing the best of local and seasonal produce. With a reputation for outstanding food and service, we’ve become a favourite for both locals and visitors. Our team culture is supportive, inclusive, and focused on excellence.
The Role:
We are seeking friendly, professional Front of House staff who are passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences. You’ll be welcoming guests, taking orders, serving food and beverages, and ensuring every customer leaves with a memorable experience. This role requires someone who thrives in a busy environment and works well as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Greet and seat guests with warmth and professionalism
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently
• Serve meals and drinks to a high standard
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the dining area
• Handle customer enquiries and ensure a positive dining experience
• Work closely with the kitchen and wider team to keep service smooth
To be successful in this role, you will have:
• Previous hospitality or customer service experience (preferred but not essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Good time management and ability to multitask
• Confidence handling busy service periods
What We’re Looking For:
• A genuine passion for hospitality and customer service
• A reliable team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends, evenings, and public holidays
• A long-term team member who values consistency and commitment
Why Join Us?
• A beautiful workplace and a welcoming, close-knit team
• Staff meals, training, and support to grow your skills
• Career progression opportunities for those looking to advance in hospitality
• Be part of a business that values quality, sustainability, and people
• Competitive remuneration
If you're motivated and ready to be part of a team that’s passionate about great food and genuine hospitality, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of Riverstone Kitchen!
CAREERS AT RIVERSTONE KITCHEN
Riverstone Kitchen is a vibrant and busy restaurant with a dedicated team, passionate about delivering a high-quality food and dining experience.
Situated in rural Otago, 15km north of Oamaru, Riverstone Kitchen creates its menu based around the seasonal produce sourced from its extensive kitchen gardens and local suppliers. Our food is simple, full of flavour and delivered with exceptional quality and care.
Everything is made on site, from scratch, including bread, pastry, ice cream, stocks, sauces, sausages, bacon – we do it all! We also breakdown all our lambs in house along with the occasional pig and beef cow. If you want variety in your workday – we have it.
Riverstone Kitchen is made possible by our people. Our focus is on creating a team environment that feels like family. We are all about having a work-life balance and we strive to create an exceptional hospitality experience for both customers and staff.
We are centrally located within the South Island, close to good beaches for surfing, lakes for fishing and the mountains for hunting, tramping, and skiing. So, if you are looking to create your own work-life balance, whilst still working for a busy high-end establishment, Riverstone Kitchen is the place for you.
If you want a career where you’ll be inspired to achieve success, see our job opportunities, and apply online.
