Chef De Partie: Precision Prep & Menu Mastery

Protea Hotels By Marriott®; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Protea Hotels By Marriott® in Cape Town invites a skilled Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef ready to step up to join a high-volume hotel kitchen. You will take ownership of your section, ensure recipes and plating meet standards, and maintain mise en place for smooth service.

Ideal candidates have a culinary qualification, 2–4 years relevant experience, and a disciplined, professional approach with strong food-safety knowledge. Ability to work shifts, weekends and holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification or relevant professional training.
• 2–4 years experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef ready to step up.
• Experience within a hotel, resort or high-volume kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation and presentation standards.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Well-presented with a professional and disciplined approach.
• South African ID or valid work permit.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for your assigned kitchen section.
• Prepare and cook dishes in line with recipes and presentation standards.
• Ensure mise en place is completed and service runs smoothly.
• Maintain consistency, quality and timing during service.
• Ensure all food is prepared to the highest quality and hygiene standards.
• Follow kitchen procedures, portion control and plating guidelines.
• Keep your section clean, organised and fully operational.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with stock rotation and waste control.
• Work closely with senior chefs and support junior team members.
• Assist in guiding Commis Chefs and Demi Chefs where needed.
• Communicate effectively during service to ensure smooth operations.
• Contribute to a positive and disciplined kitchen culture.
• Maintain speed and accuracy during high-volume service.
• Ensure all dishes leaving your section meet required standards.
• Assist with prep planning and daily kitchen organisation.

Skills

Culinary skills

Shift work

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary qualification or professional training

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• - Culinary qualification or relevant professional training
• - Minimum 2 to 4 years experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef ready to step up
• - Experience within a hotel, resort or high-volume kitchen environment
• - Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation and presentation standards
• - Understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
• - Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• - Well-presented with a professional and disciplined approach
• - South African ID or valid work permit

What Youll Be Doing

Running Your Section

• - Take full responsibility for your assigned kitchen section
• - Prepare and cook dishes in line with recipes and presentation standards
• - Ensure mise en place is completed and service runs smoothly
• - Maintain consistency, quality and timing during service

Maintaining Standards

• - Ensure all food is prepared to the highest quality and hygiene standards
• - Follow kitchen procedures, portion control and plating guidelines
• - Keep your section clean, organised and fully operational
• - Monitor stock levels and assist with stock rotation and waste control

Supporting the Team

• - Work closely with senior chefs and support junior team members
• - Assist in guiding Commis Chefs and Demi Chefs where needed
• - Communicate effectively during service to ensure smooth operations
• - Contribute to a positive and disciplined kitchen culture

Driving Efficiency & Consistency

• - Maintain speed and accuracy during high-volume service
• - Ensure all dishes leaving your section meet required standards
• - Assist with prep planning and daily kitchen organisation

Why Join The President Hotel

• - Be part of a professional, high-volume hotel kitchen
• - Take ownership of your section and grow your leadership skills
• - Work across multiple outlets and service styles
• - Develop your career as we continue our journey toward luxury
• - Competitive salary and a strong team culture