Chef de Partie - River Cruise

Crew Life at Sea; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a proficient chef at a leading hospitality provider in the cruise industry, requiring strong organizational skills and fluency in German. The ideal candidate will be responsible for meal preparation and maintaining high standards in the galley, contributing directly to guest satisfaction. Experience in a 4 or 5-star hospitality environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Fluency in German (speaking) is a must.
• Hands on mentality and proven leadership abilities are critical.
• Two to four years of experience in hospitality, particularly in hotels or ships.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and distribution of daily meals, responsible for section in the galley.
• Assist Executive Chef with ordering and loading supplies, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.
• Participate in onboard training and take inventory as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to quality

Job description

• Preparation and distribution of all daily meals including the set up of the breakfast buffet according to food manual (menu cycle)
  
• Responsible for a section in the galley( Entremetier, Garde manger, Pâtissier)
  
• Responsible for achieving and maintaining the standards and budgets in the food department
  
• Assistance/support to the Executive Chef in ordering food supplies
  
• Assistance with the loading of ships supplies
  
• Responsible for proper storing of all food and galley supplies and stock
  
• Responsible for the correct handling of all food stock, products and all equipment in the food department
  
• Responsible for an impeccable cleanness, hygiene and tidiness in the galley area
  
• Co-responsible for meeting the HCCP Standards
  
• Assistance with taking of galley inventory as per company's directives
  
• Participation in the onboard training program
  
• Various preparatory duties prior to and at the end of the season
  
• Regular presence in the restaurant at the buffets
  
• Assistance in other departments if necessary, as per supervisors directives
  

Requirements

GERMAN FLUENT (SPEAKING)

• Hands On mentality
  
• Eye for quality and excellence
  
• Proven leadership abilities and communication skills
  
• Strong organizational and computer skills
  
• Two to four years work experience in hospitality in a 4 or 5 star hotel/resort, restaurant or cruise ship