Fine Dining Chef de Partie – Elevate Your Culinary Craft

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Franschhoek, South Africa, is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join a dynamic kitchen team, where creativity, quality and excellence are central to all we do. You will support the Senior CDP and Head Chef, ensuring smooth operation of dedicated kitchen sections and exceptional plating.

Requirements include a Matric Certificate and a Diploma in Professional Cook, plus a minimum of 2 years in a 5-star hotel or fine dining restaurant.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience within a 5-star hotel and/or fine dining restaurant.
• Must follow HACCP standards and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Ability to prepare high-quality dishes and coordinate with kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in checking staff timing, grooming and cleanliness.
• Monitor food quality and presentation, ensuring consistency with standards.
• Assist in preparing requisitions and coordinate inter-kitchen transfers.
• Mise en place, prep, cutting of meat/fish, cooking and plating as instructed.
• Coordinate activities of Commis, Cooks and apprentices for efficient service.
• Control costs by minimizing spoilage, waste and portion control.
• Assist in managing kitchen stock including monthly inventory counts.
• Ensure proper handling of equipment and provide staff training when needed.

Skills

Follow recipes

Food presentation

Quality control

Time management

Team coordination

Education

Matric Certificate

Diploma In Professional Cook

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Franschhoek, South Africa, is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join a dynamic kitchen team, where creativity, quality and excellence are central to all we do. You will support the Senior CDP and Head Chef, ensuring smooth operation of dedicated kitchen sections and exceptional plating.

Requirements include a Matric Certificate and a Diploma in Professional Cook, plus a minimum of 2 years in a 5-star hotel or fine dining restaurant.