Chef de Partie - Luxury Hotel Kitchen Leader

HotelJobs; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The President Hotel in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie with 2–3 years’ relevant experience to join a busy 4- or 5-star hotel kitchen. You’ll take ownership of your section, translate established recipes into dishes and uphold high culinary standards in a luxury setting.

You will work closely with senior chefs, guide junior staff, maintain mise en place and HACCP practices, and ensure quality, speed and consistency across all service periods while adhering to shift schedules.

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification or professional chef training.
• 2–3 years’ experience as Chef de Partie or progressed Demi Chef de Partie.
• Experience in a busy 4‑ or 5‑star hotel, luxury resort or high‑volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation and presentation.
• Ability to manage a section including mise en place, portion control and service readiness.
• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Maintain quality, consistency and speed during busy service.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to guide junior chefs.
• Availability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• South African citizenship or valid work permit.
• Updated CV with recent professional profile image and references.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your section and prepare dishes according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Complete mise en place and ensure readiness for each service.
• Maintain quality, consistency and speed across breakfast, lunch, dinner and function service.
• Work closely with senior chefs and support other sections when required.
• Guide Commis and Demi Chefs and assist with on‑the‑job training.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Monitor stock levels, storage and rotation while controlling portions and minimising waste.
• Keep your section clean, organised and operating efficiently.

Skills

Mise en place

Food safety HACCP

Teamwork

Leadership

Portion control

Service readiness

Kitchen discipline

Education

Culinary qualification or professional chef training

Job description

The President Hotel in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie with 2–3 years’ relevant experience to join a busy 4- or 5-star hotel kitchen. You’ll take ownership of your section, translate established recipes into dishes and uphold high culinary standards in a luxury setting.

You will work closely with senior chefs, guide junior staff, maintain mise en place and HACCP practices, and ensure quality, speed and consistency across all service periods while adhering to shift schedules.