Chef de Partie_SA

Protea Hotels by Marriott®; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Protea Hotels by Marriott is seeking a dedicated kitchen professional to join our Cape Town team. You will prepare meals according to recipes, monitor equipment temperatures, and ensure quality and presentation standards across all dishes.

You will also assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, and coaching staff, maintain detailed food logs, and uphold safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to teamwork and guest satisfaction is essential.

Qualifications

• Technical, trade, or vocational school degree required.
• At least 3 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to recipes, standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, and coaching employees.
• Maintain food logs and monitor quality and quantity.
• Ensure safety and sanitation per company policies.

Education

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number 26110621

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location Uys Krige Drive, Jip de Jager off ramp, Ext 20, Cape Town, South Africa, South Africa, 7530VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Non-Management

Position Summary

Prepare special meals or substitute items. Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared. Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Ensure the quality of the food items. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Anticipate and address guests’ service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Preferred Qualification

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
• Related Work Experience: At least 3 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

Protea Hotels by Marriott is the leading hospitality brand in Africa and one of the most widely recognized hospitality brands on the continent, with over 60 hotels across South Africa, Zambia, Nigeria, Namibia, Tanzania and Uganda. If you have a passion for delivering every guest a personalized service experience and desire to be part of the 'Coolest Hotel Brand in South Africa', join the Protea Hotels by Marriott team today! In joining Protea Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.