Demi Chef de Partie

Fairmont Waterfront; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont Waterfront in Cape Town is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to support the culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will focus on mastering tasks and maintaining high standards under the guidance of supervisors, while upholding the brand’s mission and values.

The role emphasizes continuous training, teamwork, and a commitment to health and safety. It offers exposure to luxury hotel operations in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and professional conduct within a busy kitchen.
• Commitment to health and safety practices across all stations.
• Experience managing stock and ensuring proper FIFO and labeling.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily shift briefings to stay informed of daily requirements.
• Communicate with supervisors to ensure clear lines of communication and teamwork.
• Support kitchen staff and maintain a fun, professional environment.
• Keep uniform, hygiene, and grooming standards at all times.
• Assist in maintaining stock levels and proper storage practices.
• Undergo formal and on‑the‑job training to develop cooking skills.

Skills

Communication

Health & Safety

Stock Management

Training

Quality Control

Education

Culinary school accreditation

Job description

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts: At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. We know that to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That is why you'll find exceptional work opportunities-throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific-as well as industry-leading training, career development, recognition and rewards, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that included landmark locations like London's The Savoy, New York's The Plaza and Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment: we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits!

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Job Description

Scope of position:

The Demi chef de Partie will be focused, with special attention placed upon continuous practice to master skills and tasks assigned to them by their supervisors. Always act in a professional manner using the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The Demi chef de Partie will strive to exceed guest expectation and take the culinary team to go from good to great.

Responsibilities:

Communication and Conduct

• Attend daily shift briefings to keep yourself informed of daily operational requirements.
• Communicate daily with supervisors to ensure open lines of communication.
• Promote a fun/ professional and disciplined work environment.
• Actively share ideas, opinions & suggestions in daily shift briefings.
• Always present yourself in a full chef’s uniform following all personal hygiene and grooming requirements.
• Support & motivate kitchen colleagues.

Health and Safety

• Always promote Health and Safety.
• Ensure personal knives and tools are at the utmost cleanliness and always maintained.
• Ensure proper hygiene practices are always followed in line with the Cape Grace, managed by Fairmont Food Safety Programme.
• Ensure that all areas in the kitchen are always kept clean and tidy.
• Adopt a clean as you go approach.
• Assist in clearing, cleaning, washing within the kitchen, including in-depth cleaning, using any approved specialized products and methods laid down.

Stock Management

• Ensure storeroom requisitions requested are accurate to minimize repeat visits.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper rotation of stock in all chillers following FIFO system.
• Ensure stock is stored and labelled correctly.

Training and Development

• To undergo training in both formal courses and on-the-job to develop cooking and kitchen organizational skills.
• Actively seek tools for self-growth and development.
• Complete all assigned trainings on Ines.
• Motivate and support skill development of commis position chefs.

Sustainability and Stock

• Always minimize wastage/ spoilage and record wastage on Winnow system.
• To aid stock taking within the total Kitchen Department in conjunction with the Head Chef.

Food Quality and Control

• Support Chef d Parties on sections to ensure consistency.
• Perform tasks to the standards & expectations set forth, ensure that all food cooked and served is of ahigh quality and served at a safe and appropriate temperature.
• Daily checks of all mise en place to ensure freshness & quality standards.
• Complete assigned tasks in an efficient and timely manner.
• Act as an extension of kitchen managers to ensure food consistency & quality.
• Assign and follow – up tasks as dictated by business volumes and supervisors.
• Performs any other reasonable duties as required by the department head.

Qualifications

• Have a strong working knowledge of ingredients and products.
• 2 years of experience in a luxury hotel environment.
• Accreditation from a recognized Culinary School (an asset).
• Food Hygiene and Safety trained.
• Enthusiastic and guest driven.

Additional Information

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

We as a company are committed to diversity and inclusivity. Our Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered during the recruitment process. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds.