Demi Chef de Partie

FAIRMONT; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Cape Town is seeking a Demi Chef d Partie to join their culinary team. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of experience in a luxury hotel, strong communication skills, and a background in food hygiene and safety. This role requires promoting a professional environment, assisting with stock management, and maintaining high food quality standards. If you are enthusiastic and guest-driven, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a luxury hotel environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ingredients and products.
• Food Hygiene and Safety trained.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily shift briefings to stay informed of daily requirements.
• Promote a disciplined work environment.
• Ensure proper hygiene practices are always followed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of ingredients and products

Enthusiastic and guest driven

Education

Accreditation from a recognized Culinary School

Food Hygiene and Safety training

Job description

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts: We offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. 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 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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Scope of position

The Demi Chef d 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 d 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 a high 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.
• Strong communication skills.
• Enthusiastic and guest driven.

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.