Chef de Partie

Red Ember Recruitment; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a dynamic kitchen in Franschhoek, supporting the Senior CDP and Head Chef in delivering exceptional dishes.

The ideal candidate has at least two years in a 5-star or fine dining setting, can follow recipes, maintain HACCP standards, and help manage stock and cost-control while training junior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a 5-star hotel or fine dining restaurant.
• Ability to follow recipes and present dishes as instructed.
• Maintain HACCP cleanliness standards in the kitchen.
• Commitment to high-quality food and fresh produce.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Cost-control awareness and portion control.

Responsibilities

• Assist the chef in checking staff timing, grooming, and personnel cleanliness.
• Monitor food quality and presentation, ensuring consistency with the Head Chef’s standards.
• Assist in preparing food requisitions and coordinate inter-kitchen transfers.
• Perform mise en place, prep, meat and fish cutting, cooking, and arranging of dishes as instructed.
• Coordinate activities of Commis, Cooks and apprentices for efficient service.
• Control costs by minimizing spoilage, waste and applying portion control.
• Assist in managing kitchen stock through monthly inventory and proper documentation.
• Ensure proper handling and usage of kitchen equipment and provide staff training when needed.

Skills

2+ years experience in fine dining

HACCP knowledge

Recipe following and presentation

Food quality and freshness

Organizational skills

Cost-control awareness

Education

Matric Certificate

Diploma in professional cookery advantageous

Job description

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
• Cost-control awareness

Inherent Requirements

• Matric Certificate
• Diploma in professional cookery advantageous