Chef De Partie DELAIRE GRAFF RESTAURANT

Delaire (Pty) Ltd.; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaire Graff Estate is seeking a dedicated Chef De Partie to manage daily food preparation and duties assigned by the Head or Sous Chef. The role focuses on the protein section but also covers other sections, ensuring high-quality dishes and consistent presentation.

You will be responsible for stock control, maintaining hygiene standards, and supervising junior staff while collaborating with the kitchen team to innovate new dishes and menus.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Chef Certificate/Diploma.
• 2–3 years of experience as a Chef De Partie preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes in your speciality.
• Maintain stock control for your area and ensure par levels.
• Keep the work area clean and tidy at all times.
• Ensure proper garnishing, portions and presentation of dishes.
• Coach and supervise demi-chef de parties or commis in the team.
• Assist Sous and Head Chef in developing new dishes and menus.
• Improve cooking processes for speed and quality while maintaining safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Planning & organization

Education

Chef Certificate/Diploma

Job description

We are looking for a professional Chef De Partie who will be responsible for taking care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the Head Chef or Sous Chef to meet the standard and quality set by the restaurant. This will be mostly based on the protein section but will also require responsibility in other sections.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within your speciality;
• Maintain control of stocks in area of responsibility;
• Ensure that the area of responsibility is kept clean and tidy at all times;
• Ensure that all dishes are correctly garnished, have the correct portion and sized and are presented on the prescribed; serving dish in the prescribed manner;
• Managing and training any demi-chef de parties or commis working with you;
• Helping the Sous chef and Head chef to develop new dishes and menus;
• Put effort into optimizing the cooking process with attention to speed and quality;
• Ensure that the Sous chef is informed on ingredient orders, maintains par stock levels and accepts and stores food deliveries according to SOPs;
• Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety;
• Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Chef Certificate/Diploma;
• Preferably 2-3 years of previous experience as a Chef De Partie;
• Excellent ability to pay attention to detail;
• Stress tolerance and ability to work under pressure;
• High standards of ethical conduct, i.e., honesty, integrity and sensitivity;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Planning and organizing skills;
• Reliable, adaptable and flexible with working nights, weekends and holidays;
• Ability to solve problems and find solutions;
• Self-discipline;
• Customer focused;
• The ability to liaise and work with various cultures and religions.

Delaire Graff Estate is an equal opportunity employer.