Chef De Partie

eJobDesign; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 117,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

21 days annual leave

Retirement & other benefits

Job summary

eJobDesign is recruiting a Chef de Partie for the breakfast buffet in Newlands, Cape Town. The role supports sous chefs and senior CDPs, preparing dishes across kitchen sections and training junior staff to maintain hotel standards.

You will ensure quality, supervise station operation, and assist in delivering a seamless breakfast service in a busy up-market establishment.

Qualifications

• Matric and a recognized culinary qualification (NQF 4–5 or equivalent).
• Completed chef apprenticeship or formal culinary training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes across kitchen sections with precision.
• Manage a kitchen station and ensure service readiness.
• Train and mentor junior staff in techniques and station operation.
• Ensure dishes meet hotel standards through tasting and adjustments.
• Rotate stock using FIFO and maintain hygiene standards.
• Receive, inspect and store deliveries correctly.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary knowledge

Cooking ability

Food safety

Planning

Results oriented

Communication

Education

Matric and culinary qualification (NQF 4–5)

Job description

Chef de Partie (Breakfast Buffet) | Newlands, Cape Town

(Hourly Paid)

This highly acclaimed Hotel prides itself on being a respected & progressive employer brand, celebrated for our investment in employee wellness, the broader community & the environment.

Chef de Partie (Breakfast Buffet) | Newlands, Cape Town

(Hourly Paid)

This highly acclaimed Hotel prides itself on being a respected & progressive employer brand, celebrated for our investment in employee wellness, the broader community & the environment.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Chef de Partie (CDP) for our Breakfast Buffet who will assist in upholding the highest hospitality standards within the main kitchen. Working under the guidance of Sous Chefs and Senior CDPs, they help prepare and serve dishes across all kitchen sections, ensuring quality aligns with hotel specifications. Additionally, they contribute to training junior staff, support efficient service operations, and maintain consistency in the culinary products delivered from the kitchen.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare and cook dishes with precision, following recipes and quality standards.
• Manage a kitchen station, ensuring readiness and smooth operation during service.
• Train and mentor Demi Chefs, Commis Chefs, and Trainees in techniques, equipment, and dish preparation.
• Ensure dishes meet hotel standards through monitoring, tasting, and adjustments.
• Track ingredient usage, check stock, and report needs to the Sous Chef.
• Maintain workstation cleanliness and adhere to food safety regulations.
• Rotate stock using FIFO to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Receive, inspect, and store deliveries correctly.
• Follow health and safety regulations for food handling, storage, and cooking.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff for seamless service and team success.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric is required alongside a recognised culinary qualification from a South African or international institution at NQF Level 4–5 or equivalent.
• Completed chef apprenticeship or formal practical culinary training.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy, up-market establishment.
• Flexibility to work in multiple sections and able to work shifts.
• Proficient use of kitchen technology
• Satisfactory criminal record, subject to assessment of the nature, severity, relevance, and recency of any offence.

Key Competencies

• Neat and professional.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent culinary knowledge
• Team leadership
• Ability to manage and delegate concurrently
• Ability to work under pressure
• Cooking ability
• Food and Hygiene safety
• Devotion to Quality
• Performing under Pressure
• Planning
• Results-oriented
• CooperationDirecting
• Analysing and Forming Opinions
• Providing Feedback

Employment Equity

Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in line with the Company’s transformation objectives in the Employment Equity Plan.

Why Apply?

• An empowering work environment.
• A remuneration package including retirement & other benefits.
• 21 working days leave per annum.
• Training and development opportunities.

Closing Date

by no later than 21 September 2026