Banquet & Events Chef de Partie — High-Volume Culinary Growth

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 9,100 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Skill development

Exposure to prestigious events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Banquet & Events Chef de Partie for a high-volume events kitchen in Upington, Northern Cape. You will work under Head Chef and Sous Chefs to prepare banquet meals, ensuring quality, consistency, and presentation across diverse events.

The ideal candidate has strong cooking skills, a passion for food, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment with a flexible schedule for evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional cooking experience.
• Solid understanding of classical and contemporary cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain quality.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays for events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook assigned dishes for banquets and events.
• Ensure highest quality, portion control, and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of your kitchen section.
• Assist with inventory and stock rotation.
• Support Head Chef and Sous Chefs in menu development.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Monitor temperatures and maintain safety standards.
• Participate in training to enhance culinary skills.

Skills

2+ years experience

Teamwork

Under pressure

Education

Culinary qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Banquet & Events Chef de Partie for a high-volume events kitchen in Upington, Northern Cape. You will work under Head Chef and Sous Chefs to prepare banquet meals, ensuring quality, consistency, and presentation across diverse events.

The ideal candidate has strong cooking skills, a passion for food, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment with a flexible schedule for evenings, weekends, and public holidays.