Demi Chef de Partie: Lead Station & Mentor Juniors

MAMA SHELTER; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Mama Shelter Cape Town is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to join our opening kitchen team. You will support the Chef de Partie, organise your station, prep ingredients and ensure consistent presentation to our high standards.

You will mentor junior team members, maintain hygiene and stock control, and contribute to a positive, fast-paced kitchen culture, delivering unforgettable guest experiences through great food.

Qualifications

• You are organised and know how to prioritise during a busy service.
• You consistently follow Mama's recipes, standards and presentation guidelines.
• You are attentive to food quality, stock control and expiry dates.
• You thrive in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining your composure.
• You enjoy mentoring junior team members and leading by example.
• You are reliable, proactive and take ownership of your section.
• You keep your workstation spotless and your standards high.
• You are passionate about delivering unforgettable guest experiences through great food.

Responsibilities

• Support Chef de Partie in delivering exceptional dishes while maintaining Mama's quality standards.
• Help organise your station, prepare ingredients and ensure presentation consistency.
• Supervise Commis Chefs and junior team members and help them develop their skills.
• Maintain cleanliness, monitor stock levels and ensure hygiene standards are respected.

Skills

Organised

Prioritisation

Attention to quality

Mentoring juniors

Reliability

Proactive

Team leadership

Job description

Mama Shelter Cape Town is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to join our opening kitchen team. You will support the Chef de Partie, organise your station, prep ingredients and ensure consistent presentation to our high standards.

You will mentor junior team members, maintain hygiene and stock control, and contribute to a positive, fast-paced kitchen culture, delivering unforgettable guest experiences through great food.