Chef de Partie

President Hotel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits contributions toward staff

Team culture

Job summary

The President Hotel in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to own a section and deliver dishes to our luxury standards. You will work within a busy hotel kitchen, maintaining mise en place, portions and presentation for breakfast, lunch and dinner services.

Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years of Chef de Partie experience in 4- or 5-star environments, strong food safety knowledge, and a collaborative spirit to mentor junior chefs and support senior staff in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification or professional chef training.
• 2–3 years' relevant experience as Chef de Partie or an experienced Demi Chef de Partie.
• Experience in a busy 4- or 5-star hotel, luxury resort or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation and presentation.
• Ability to manage a section with mise en place, portions and service readiness.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Maintain quality, consistency and speed during busy service.
• Strong organisational skills, teamwork, and ability to guide junior chefs.
• Availability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• South African citizenship or valid work permit.
• Updated CV with profile image and references.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your section and prepare dishes per recipes and presentation standards.
• Complete mise en place and ensure service readiness.
• Maintain quality, consistency and speed across breakfast, lunch, dinner and function service.
• Work closely with senior chefs and support other sections when required.
• Guide Commis and Demi Chefs and assist with on-the-job training.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Monitor stock levels, storage and rotation while controlling portions and minimising waste.
• Keep your section clean, organised and operating efficiently.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food preparation

Food presentation

Section management

Food safety & HACCP

Teamwork & leadership

Education

Culinary qualification or chef training

Job description

Great food starts with a Chef de Partie who brings skill, precision and pride to every dish.

At The President Hotel in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, our kitchen brings passion, teamwork and creativity together to create memorable dining experiences.

As we continue our journey toward luxury, we're looking for a skilled Chef de Partie with relevant experience, ideally within a busy 4-star or 5-star hotel, luxury resort or high-volume kitchen.

If you're confident taking ownership of your section and committed to consistently high culinary standards, this opportunity is for you.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Culinary qualification or professional chef training.
• Minimum 2-3 years' relevant experience as a Chef de Partie, or an experienced Demi Chef de Partie ready to progress.
• Experience within a busy 4-star or 5-star hotel, luxury resort or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation and presentation.
• Ability to manage an assigned section, including mise en place, portion control and service readiness.
• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Ability to maintain quality, consistency and speed during busy service.
• Strong organisational skills, teamwork and the ability to guide junior chefs.
• Availability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Professional grooming and a disciplined approach to work.
• South African citizenship or a valid South African work permit.
• Updated CV with a recent professional profile image and contactable references.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take ownership of your section and prepare dishes according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Complete mise en place and ensure readiness for each service.
• Maintain quality, consistency and speed across breakfast, lunch, dinner and function service.
• Work closely with senior chefs and support other sections when required.
• Guide Commis and Demi Chefs and assist with on-the-job training.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Monitor stock levels, storage and rotation while controlling portions and minimising waste.
• Keep your section clean, organised and operating efficiently.

WHY JOIN THE PRESIDENT HOTEL

Join Cape Town's Most Loved Hotel and be part of our journey toward luxury. Take ownership of your section while developing your culinary and leadership skills alongside experienced chefs in a busy hotel kitchen.

We offer a competitive salary, company contributions toward benefits and an outstanding team culture where you can contribute, grow and feel part of the team.