Chef de Partie

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Franschhoek, South Africa, is seeking a Chef de Partie to support the Senior CDP and Head Chef in a high-end kitchen. The role focuses on preparing and presenting exceptional dishes while maintaining food quality and guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years in a 5-star hotel or fine dining restaurant, the ability to follow recipes, maintain HACCP standards, and strong organizational and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience within a 5-star hotel and or fine dining restaurant.
• Be able to follow recipes and presentation of food and dishes as instructed.
• Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen is up to HACCP standards.
• Ensure the highest quality of food and fresh produce.
• Good organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the chef in checking the staff timing, grooming, and personnel cleanliness.
• Monitor food quality and presentation, ensuring consistency with the standards set by the Head Chef, and escalating any issues as needed.
• Assist in preparing food requisitions and coordinate inter-kitchen transfers.
• Does all the mise en place, preparation, cutting of meat, fish when the need arise, cooking and arranging of food as instructed.
• Co-ordinate activities of Commis, Cooks and apprentices to ensure an efficient and smooth food service.
• Controls cost by minimizing spoilage, waste and exercising portion control.
• Assist in managing kitchen stock by participating in monthly inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Ensure proper handling and usage of kitchen equipment, utensils, and machinery, and provide training to staff when necessary.

Education

Matric Certificate

Diploma in professional cookery advantageous

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Franschhoek, South Africa | Posted on 06/11/2026

Are you a passionate and skilled Chef de Partie looking to elevate your culinary journey? We’re seeking a dedicated professional to join our clients dynamic kitchen team, where creativity, quality, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

You will be supporting the Senior CDP and Head Chef in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of dedicated kitchen sections. Always making sure to maintain food quality and ensuring guest satisfaction through the preparation and presentation of exceptional dishes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist the chef in checking the staff timing, grooming, and personnel cleanliness.

Monitor food quality and presentation, ensuring consistency with the standards set by the Head Chef, and escalating any issues as needed.

Assist in preparing food requisitions and coordinate inter-kitchen transfers.

Does all the mise en place, preparation, cutting of meat, fish when the need arise, cooking and arranging of food as instructed.

Co-ordinate activities of Commis, Cooks and apprentices to ensure an efficient and smooth food service.

Controls cost by minimizing spoilage, waste and exercising portion control.

Assist in managing kitchen stock by participating in monthly inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.

Ensure proper handling and usage of kitchen equipment, utensils, and machinery, and provide training to staff when necessary.

Requirements

Experience and skills:

Minimum of 2 years experience within a 5-star hotel and or fine dining restaurant

Be able to follow recipes and presentation of food and dishes as instructed

Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen is up to HACCP standards

Ensure the highest quality of food and fresh produce

Good organisational and time management skills

Inherent Requirements:

Matric Certificate

Diploma in professional cookery advantageous