Chef De Partie

HotelJobs; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospitality Hire is recruiting an experienced Chef de Partie for a prestigious hotel in Cape Town. You will head a designated kitchen section, ensure consistent high-quality dishes, mentor junior kitchen staff, and collaborate with leadership on menus and service standards.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years in a similar role within upmarket venues and demonstrate leadership, strong organisational skills, and a passion for presentation and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Recognised Culinary / Hospitality qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' proven experience as a Chef de Partie.
• Experience within an upmarket restaurant and/or 4- or 5-star hotel environment.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and food safety regulations.
• Experience mentoring and coaching junior kitchen employees.
• Experience with stock management and stock control.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative approach to food and presentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of a designated kitchen section.
• Work closely with kitchen leadership on menu planning and execution.
• Prepare and present dishes consistently to required standards.
• Supervise; train and motivate junior kitchen employees.
• Monitor food preparation, quality and presentation.
• Maintain food safety, health, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Assist with food inventory, ordering and stock control.
• Minimise food waste and assist with cost control.
• Contribute to seasonal menus, special events and à la carte offerings.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, service and guest satisfaction.
• Lead by example and contribute to a positive and efficient kitchen environment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Leadership

Menu execution

Stock control

Mentoring junior staff

Pressure handling

Education

Culinary / Hospitality qualification

Job description

Hospitality Hire is recruiting an experienced Chef de Partie for an established hotel in Cape Town. We are seeking a skilled and passionate Chef de Partie with at least 2 years' Chef de Partie experience within an upmarket restaurant or 4-star/5-star hotel environment . The successful candidate will take responsibility for designated kitchen operations, maintain high standards of food quality, consistency and presentation, mentor junior kitchen employees and support the smooth operation of a professional hotel kitchen.

Minimum Requirements

• Recognised Culinary / Hospitality qualification
• Minimum 2 years' proven experience as a Chef de Partie
• Experience within an upmarket restaurant and/or 4-star or 5-star hotel environment
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen operations and food safety regulations
• Experience mentoring and coaching junior kitchen employees
• Experience with stock management and stock control
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative approach to food and presentation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Professional and well-groomed disposition
• Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and evenings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of a designated kitchen section
• Work closely with kitchen leadership on menu planning and execution
• Prepare and present dishes consistently to required standards
• Supervise; train and motivate junior kitchen employees
• Monitor food preparation, quality and presentation
• Maintain food safety, health, hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Assist with food inventory, ordering and stock control
• Minimise food waste and assist with cost control
• Contribute to seasonal menus, special events and à la carte offerings
• Maintain high standards of food quality, service and guest satisfaction
• Lead by example and contribute to a positive and efficient kitchen environment