Demi Chef de Partie

The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Capital Hotels is seeking a Demi Chef to support the preparation of guest meals under the Section Chef de Partie. The role centers on high-quality food production and adherence to standards, while maintaining professionalism and teamwork within the kitchen.

We value hands-on problem solving, excellent communication, and the ability to perform calmly under pressure. Join a dynamic team in a hospitality-driven environment that emphasizes dignity and integrity.

Qualifications

• Matric is the minimum education requirement.
• Culinary Arts Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Hands-on problem solving and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Honesty and trustworthiness are essential.
• Great attention to detail and professional appearance.
• Proactive, with strong interpersonal and creative thinking.

Responsibilities

• The Demi Chef is responsible for the preparation of food for guests under the supervision of the Section Chef de Partie. The main component of the position is food production.
• Maintain quality and presentation of dishes and cooperate with team to meet guest expectations.

Skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Professional appearance

Interpersonal skills

Creative thinking

Proactive

Leadership by example

Education

Matric

Culinary diploma

Job description

The Capital Hotels stands for equal opportunity while transforming the Hospitality Industry into a modern aspirational industry once again. We believe that the industry is broken and needs to reinvent the image of service and hospitality. We are achieving this through our incredible staff culture. Our dedicated staff believe in offering the highest level of guest service to our guests while maintaining their dignity and integrity. Our staff are our everything!

WHY WORK FOR US?

Our staff love coming to work as they feel respected, appreciated, heard, successful and secure. Imagine a company where managers don't manage managers, we are all simply doers.

Making decisions in regard to our best employees also comes fast, where we recognise talent and reward it quickly through promotions. We don't need to or want to wait for approval. We recruit on experience but promote on values - the core of which is rigor, disciplined thought and disciplined

Description:

The Demi Chef is responsible for the preparation of food for guests under the supervision of the Section Chef de Partie. The main component of the position is food production.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Culinary Arts Diploma or similar
• Hands on Problem Solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Customer service driven with outstanding communication and active listening skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• Honest and trustworthy beyond approach
• Great attention to detail
• Presentable/Professional appearance and well spoken
• Team Player who leads by example
• Proactive in approach
• Interpersonal skills
• Think creatively
• Apply professional, product or technical expertise

Please note that relocation costs will be for your own expense should your application be successful and you reside outside of the city where the Hotel is located.