Chef de Partie - Creative Kitchen Lead

The Capital; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Capital Hotels is seeking a Chef De Partie to ensure the smooth running of specific kitchen sections, manage food production and presentation, and handle orders while maintaining the highest professional standards of quality and sanitation.

You will supervise junior staff and work as part of a team or independently as required, bringing hands-on problem solving, excellent communication, and a calm, proactive approach under pressure.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent educational level.
• Culinary Arts Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Hands-on problem solving and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Customer service oriented with excellent communication and active listening.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently, with integrity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee running of kitchen sections with focus on food production and presentation.
• Ensure orders are prepared to high quality while maintaining sanitation standards.
• Supervise junior staff and contribute to a collaborative kitchen environment.

Skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Professional appearance

Interpersonal skills

Proactiveness

Creative thinking

Communication skills

Leadership by example

Integrity / honesty

Independence

Education

Matric

Culinary Arts Diploma

Job description

The Capital Hotels is seeking a Chef De Partie to ensure the smooth running of specific kitchen sections, manage food production and presentation, and handle orders while maintaining the highest professional standards of quality and sanitation.

You will supervise junior staff and work as part of a team or independently as required, bringing hands-on problem solving, excellent communication, and a calm, proactive approach under pressure.