Chef De Partie

More Collection; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality organization in Mpumalanga seeks an experienced kitchen staff member to supervise and train kitchen personnel while ensuring food preparation adheres to high standards. Ideal candidates will possess sound food preparation knowledge, kitchen hygiene understanding, and strong communication skills. This role emphasizes guest focus and adaptability in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene.
• Good knowledge and understanding of stock procedures and control.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train kitchen staff according to food directives.
• Assist in effective kitchen administration to minimize shortages.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen sections.

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Kitchen hygiene knowledge

Stock control knowledge

Budgeting knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Job description

KEY FOCUS AREAS

• Supervise and train kitchen staff in line with the property food directive, ensuring food preparation to the highest standard.
• Assist in effective kitchen administration as directed to minimize shortages and wastage and maintain effective stock control.
• Assist in performing effective asset management as directed to ensure all company assets are maintained in the best possible condition.
• Ensure that the section cleanliness and hygiene is of the highest standard.
• Maintain fridges and stores to ensure they are clean and stocked at the correct levels.
• Assist in maintaining constant communication between the Kitchen, Management and Front of House staff.
• Check that meals and functions are set up to standards.
• Staff food control: cost, quality, and quantity.
• Attend meetings when required.

Food & Menu Preparation

• Assist the Executive Chef / Head Chef / Sous Chef in implementing menus throughout the different outlets and properties.
• Quality check taste and presentation of dishes to ensure the excellent standard of the food.
• Ensure portion size and plating of food are controlled to avoid wastage and maintain a high standard.
• Ensure all food is being prepared to the highest standards.
• Ensure efficient work with the focus on completing the task within the time available and to the standard set.

REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Sound knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of all dietary and religious requirements.
• Good knowledge and understanding of stock procedures and control.
• Good knowledge of product and supply.
• Basic knowledge of planning, budgeting, and departmental administration.
• Basic knowledge of creating, implementing, and maintaining written control documents and training manuals.

MAXIMIZING YOUR IMPACT AS A MEMBER OF THE MORE FAMILY COLLECTION

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Guest focus philosophy, living the MORE brand and driving the MORE experience.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), practicing honest communication.
• Team player with positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control.
• Excellent time management and self-discipline, interpersonal & solution seeking skills.
• Proactive, use initiative and creative flair when required.
• Committed and loyal, adaptable, and flexible.
• Must work accurately under pressure.
• People skills – tolerance, patience, and care, ability to receive constructive feedback openly.

We create opportunities and experiences for people to enrich their lives.

Our values guide our behaviours and how we act, and they help us find the right partnerships for growth:

• Be AWARE (the "thoughtful" value): Eyes and ears open; Arrive ready; Be human.
• Respond GENEROUSLY (the "more" value): Always respond; Give more, do more; Have a mindset of abundance.
• Strength in DIVERSITY (the "family" value): Act in harmony; Work together; Act inclusively.
• Make it BETTER (the "continuous improvement" value): Positively influence; Keep learning; Own it.