Executive Catering Chef de Partie — Lead Creative Kitchens

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career advancement

Exposure to diverse catering projects

Access to high-quality kitchen设施

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Executive Catering Chef de Partie in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Lead a kitchen section, craft high-quality dishes, and mentor junior staff to uphold premier catering standards.

Responsibilities include menu innovation, strict hygiene adherence, inventory control, and collaboration with the Head Chef to ensure outstanding service for events across KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chef de Partie or similar in high-volume catering/hospitality.
• Strong foundation in classical and modern culinary techniques.
• Excellent understanding of food safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to motivate a team.
• Culinary qualification from a recognized institution is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes for various catering events, following recipes and standards.
• Manage and supervise a specific section of the kitchen for efficient workflow.
• Contribute to menu development and plating techniques.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation to meet food safety regulations.
• Order and manage inventory for the assigned section, minimizing waste.
• Train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen assistants to promote learning.
• Collaborate with Head Chef and brigade to ensure seamless service.
• Uphold client reputation by delivering exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Perform regular quality checks on ingredients and finished dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety HACCP

Menu development

Quality control

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Executive Catering Chef de Partie in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Lead a kitchen section, craft high-quality dishes, and mentor junior staff to uphold premier catering standards.

Responsibilities include menu innovation, strict hygiene adherence, inventory control, and collaboration with the Head Chef to ensure outstanding service for events across KwaZulu-Natal.