Chef de Partie – Luxury Safari Lodge | Lead & Plate

JVR Software; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Meals on duty

Job summary

HotelJobs is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a luxury safari lodge kitchen team in Limpopo. You will lead a section, ensure high standards, and mentor junior staff while upholding hygiene and safety across all services.

The role requires a culinary qualification and at least 3 years of professional kitchen experience, with flexibility to work weekends and holidays in a high-end lodge environment.

Qualifications

• Food hygiene and kitchen organization knowledge.
• Ability to run a section and maintain consistent standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Run your section during preparation and service, ensuring dishes meet recipes and are sent out on time.
• Maintain consistent food quality, portion control, plating and presentation across services.
• Prepare mise en place to required standard before service.
• Support menu planning, seasonal updates and daily specials.
• Accommodate dietary requirements and special occasions for guests.
• Train and supervise junior kitchen staff on your section.
• Ensure proper stock handling, rotation and wastage control.

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen organization

Teamwork

Cooking & plating

Knife skills

Stock control

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

HotelJobs is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a luxury safari lodge kitchen team in Limpopo. You will lead a section, ensure high standards, and mentor junior staff while upholding hygiene and safety across all services.

The role requires a culinary qualification and at least 3 years of professional kitchen experience, with flexibility to work weekends and holidays in a high-end lodge environment.