Chef De Partie

The Capital Hotels & Apartments; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Capital Hotels & Apartments is seeking a Chef De Partie to help run specific kitchen sections, manage food production and presentation, and handle orders while upholding the highest standards of quality and sanitation. The role emphasizes supervision alongside hands-on cooking responsibilities.

Minimum requirements include Matric, a Culinary Arts Diploma or equivalent, a hands-on problem-solving approach and the ability to stay calm under pressure, plus excellent communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Matric (high school) is required.
• Culinary Arts Diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on problem solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Customer service driven with outstanding communication and active listening skills.
• Team player who leads by example; proactive and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sections in the kitchen, ensure food production and presentation meet quality standards.
• Supervise staff and maintain sanitation standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary Arts Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Capital Hotels stands for equal opportunity while transforming the Hospitality Industry into a modern aspirational industry once again. We believe that the industry is broken and needs to reinvent the image of service and hospitality. We are achieving this through our incredible staff culture. Our dedicated staff believe in offering the highest level of guest service to our guests while maintaining their dignity and integrity. Our staff are our everything!

WHY WORK FOR US?

Our staff love coming to work as they feel respected, appreciated, heard, successful and secure. Imagine a company where managers don’t manage managers, we are all simply doers.

Making decisions in regard to our best employees also comes fast, where we recognise talent and reward it quickly through promotions. We don’t need to or want to wait for approval. We recruit on experience but promote on values — the core of which is rigor, disciplined thought and disciplined

Description:

The Chef De Partie is responsible for the efficient running of certain sections in the kitchen. This includes food production, presentation and orders while maintaining the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards. The position is primarily concerned with two main functional activities: supervision and food production.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Culinary Arts Diploma or equivalent
• Hands on Problem Solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Customer service driven with outstanding communication and active listening skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• Honest and trustworthy beyond approach
• Great attention to detail
• Presentable/Professional appearance and well spoken
• Team Player who leads by example
• Proactive in approach
• Interpersonal skills
• Think creatively
• Apply professional, product or technical expertise

Please note that relocation costs will be for your own expense should your application be successful and you reside outside of the city where the Hotel is located.