Chef De Partie

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality establishment is seeking a talented Chef with a passion for fine dining and exceptional culinary skills. This role demands strong leadership and the ability to innovate daily with seasonal ingredients. The ideal candidate will be highly experienced and creative, capable of mentoring kitchen staff while maintaining high standards. Join a dynamic team and contribute to an acclaimed dining experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience as a chef.
• Expertise in crafting innovative dishes using fresh ingredients.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Craft innovative dishes focusing on seasonal produce.
• Mentor and develop kitchen staff.
• Manage kitchen inventory and ensure safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Presentation Skills

Taste and Flavor Pairings

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Recognized Chef Qualification

Job description

This role demands a passion for fine dining, a keen eye for detail, and a deep understanding of flavor combinations and global food trends.

It requires strong leadership, exceptional presentation skills, and the ability to craft innovative dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients from the estates garden.Candidate Requirements : Recognized chef qualification with an outstanding food portfolioMinimum of five years experience as a chefExpertise in taste and flavor pairings, with a flair for visual presentationUp to date with global food trends and fine dining standardsStrong mentoring and leadership skills to develop kitchen staffAbility to create new, original dishes daily based on seasonal produceExcellent stock management, price calculation, and purchasing skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsFluent in Afrikaans and English (written and spoken)Must have own transport and reside locallyProficient in computer skills for kitchen management tasksCommitment to maintaining the highest safety and hygiene standardsThis is a live out position