Chef De Partie

Ejobdesign; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

21 days leave per year

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Newlands, Cape Town-based hotel invites applications for a Chef de Partie (CDP) to uphold the highest hospitality standards in the main kitchen. Under the guidance of Sous Chefs and Senior CDPs, you will prepare and serve dishes across all sections, and contribute to training junior staff to maintain consistency with hotel specifications.

We offer an hourly paid role with a focus on quality, teamwork and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Quality control

Time management

Cooking expertise

Food safety

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Matric with NQF 4-5 culinary qualification

Chef apprenticeship or formal culinary training

Tools

Kitchen technology

Job description

(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 | 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) 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
• Cooperation
• Directing
• 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 and other benefits.
• 21 working days leave per annum.
• Training and development opportunities.