Chef de Partie — Lead a High-Standard Kitchen Team

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-out position

Staff transport from Franschhoek/Paarl

Job summary

Wild Dreams Hospitality in Franschhoek is seeking a technically confident culinary professional who owns their section and delivers outstanding standards in our renowned Winelands kitchen. This live-out position comes with staff transport from Franschhoek and Paarl.

You will run a designated kitchen section, prepare dishes to Head Chef recipes, maintain hygiene and HACCP, supervise junior staff, manage stock and wastage, and ensure consistent service across shifts.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Chef de Partie or senior kitchen role.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and HACCP standards.
• Ability to run a section independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail in food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Ability to supervise and guide junior kitchen staff within the section.
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to maintain consistent standards across all service periods.
• Flexible and willing to work hospitality hours including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Run a designated kitchen section to a consistently high standard across all service periods.
• Prepare and plate all dishes according to the Head Chef's recipes, specifications, and presentation standards.
• Ensure all mise en place is freshly prepared, organised, and ready for service at all times.
• Supervise, support, and develop junior kitchen staff within the section.
• Maintain strict hygiene, food safety, and HACCP standards throughout all areas of the section.
• Monitor stock levels, control portion sizes, and actively minimise food wastage.
• Communicate ingredient shortages and orders to the Sous Chef timeously.
• Ensure all food is correctly stored and handled in line with food safety requirements.
• Assist with stock takes, inventory management, and the smooth running of the wider kitchen operation.

Skills

Section leadership

Food safety HACCP

Attention to detail

Staff supervision

Independence

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Wild Dreams Hospitality in Franschhoek is seeking a technically confident culinary professional who owns their section and delivers outstanding standards in our renowned Winelands kitchen. This live-out position comes with staff transport from Franschhoek and Paarl.

You will run a designated kitchen section, prepare dishes to Head Chef recipes, maintain hygiene and HACCP, supervise junior staff, manage stock and wastage, and ensure consistent service across shifts.