Lead Chef de Partie – Luxury Hotel Kitchen

The President Hotel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund

Staff meals on duty

Team culture

Job summary

The President Hotel in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie with 2–3 years of relevant experience to join a fast-paced luxury hotel kitchen. You will own your station and deliver high culinary standards, working closely with the Executive Chef and brigade in a busy 4- or 5-star environment.

You will guide junior chefs, maintain HACCP compliance, and thrive under pressure during breakfast, lunch, dinner and events, contributing to an outstanding dining experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification or professional chef training.
• 2–3 years' experience as Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie ready for next step.
• Experience in busy 4- or 5-star hotel, luxury resort or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food prep and presentation.
• Ability to own and manage a kitchen section.
• Solid mise en place, portion control and service procedures.
• Food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards understanding.
• Ability to maintain quality, speed and consistency during peak service.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with a professional brigade.
• Ability to mentor junior chefs and run section
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Professional grooming and presentation
• South African citizen or valid work permit
• Updated CV with recent profile image and references

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of your kitchen section and ensure consistent quality per shift.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Complete mise en place and ensure section is prepared before service.
• Maintain quality, speed and consistency during breakfast, lunch, dinner and events.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef, Sous Chefs and brigade for smooth operations.
• Guide and support Commis and Demi Chefs and assist with on-the-job training.
• Maintain food quality, hygiene, and HACCP standards at all times.
• Monitor stock levels and rotation procedures.
• Control portions and minimise food waste.
• Keep section clean, organised and efficient during service.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen brigade for timely service.
• Support other sections during busy periods.
• Contribute to a positive, professional kitchen culture.

Skills

Ownership of station

Cooking techniques

Mise en place

Food safety & HACCP

High-volume service

Leadership support to juniors

Time-management

Work under pressure

Education

Culinary qualification or chef training

Job description

The President Hotel in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie with 2–3 years of relevant experience to join a fast-paced luxury hotel kitchen. You will own your station and deliver high culinary standards, working closely with the Executive Chef and brigade in a busy 4- or 5-star environment.

You will guide junior chefs, maintain HACCP compliance, and thrive under pressure during breakfast, lunch, dinner and events, contributing to an outstanding dining experience.