Banqueting Chef de Partie: Elite Event Kitchen Lead

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive management

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Banqueting Chef de Partie for a premier hospitality group in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will manage a section of the banqueting kitchen, ensuring high-quality dishes for events and contributing to menu development.

The role requires strong cooking techniques, excellent organization, and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining top hygiene standards. Opportunities for growth exist within a dynamic events team by the coast.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume banqueting or catering environments.
• Strong knowledge of classical and modern cooking techniques.
• Excellent hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality banqueting dishes per recipes and standards.
• Manage your section of the kitchen and ensure correct temperature and consistency.
• Maintain hygiene standards in your section and throughout the kitchen.
• Assist in menu planning and contribute ideas for banqueting dishes.
• Supervise junior staff and coordinate with Sous/Executive Chef during busy periods.

Skills

Banqueting

Chef de Partie

High-volume cooking

Team collaboration

Education

Culinary qualification (beneficial)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Banqueting Chef de Partie for a premier hospitality group in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will manage a section of the banqueting kitchen, ensuring high-quality dishes for events and contributing to menu development.

The role requires strong cooking techniques, excellent organization, and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining top hygiene standards. Opportunities for growth exist within a dynamic events team by the coast.