Chef de Partie

Staff Solutions Recruitment; Makhanda; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury 5-star lodge is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join their culinary team in Makhanda, Eastern Cape. This live-in position requires a diploma in Culinary Arts, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a high-end kitchen. The successful candidate will craft innovative dishes, ensure food safety standards, and collaborate effectively with the kitchen staff. Competitive compensation and a 3-week on, 1-week off schedule are offered.

Benefits

Live-in position

Retirement fund

Onsite clinic

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an upmarket kitchen environment.
• Previous experience in a 5-star lodge or hotel essential.
• Valid Food Handler Health Card or HACCP / Food Safety Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present a variety of high-quality cuisines.
• Maintain accurate kitchen records and assist in documentation.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Culinary creativity

Food safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Food costing

Proficiency in GAAP POS

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Completed commercial cookery apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An exceptional opportunity has become available at a luxury 5-star lodge near Paterson, Eastern Cape. Our client is seeking a talented and creative Chef de Partie to join their dynamic culinary team. This is a live-in position, ideal for a chef passionate about upmarket, high-quality cuisine in a world-class hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present a variety of authentic, innovative, and high-quality cuisines
• Support the kitchen management team in ensuring the kitchen is fully prepared before each service
• Stay current with culinary trends, industry standards, and company policies
• Ensure proper handling, care, and maintenance of all kitchen tools, equipment, and machinery
• Consistently follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for food preparation and guest service
• Maintain accurate kitchen records and assist in documentation as required
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, health and safety, and hygiene standards
• Collaborate across kitchen sections to deliver a seamless, high-end guest experience

Requirements:

• Diploma or relevant qualification in Culinary Arts
• Completed commercial cookery apprenticeship or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an upmarket kitchen environment
• Previous experience in a 5-star lodge or hotel essential
• Valid Food Handler Health Card or HACCP / Food Safety Certificate
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Proficient in GAAP POS and Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of food costing and wastage control
• High level of professionalism and sober habits
• Ability to perform well under pressure and work effectively in a team
• Basic knowledge of Food & Beverage Service

Live-in position, excluding meals, with a 3-week on, 1-week off schedule, retirement fund, and onsite clinic.