Luxury Chef de Partie - Lead Station & Plating

MyCareerCraft; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel in Franschhoek is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to take ownership of their station. The ideal candidate will have a Culinary Certificate or Diploma and at least 3 years of experience in a fine dining environment. Responsibilities include supervising junior cooks, ensuring quality and consistency of dishes, and maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential. This position offers a vibrant and challenging culinary environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Chef de Partie in a luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant.
• Strong technical skills and passion for precision, quality and consistency.
• Comfortable with high-profile clientele and maintaining professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your station, preparing mise-en-place and supervising junior cooks.
• Ensure the highest quality and consistency of dishes.
• Monitor stock levels and control ingredient ordering.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.

Skills

Technical culinary skills

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Ability to cope under pressure

Punctuality and discipline

Education

Culinary Certificate or Diploma

Job description

A leading luxury hotel in Franschhoek is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to take ownership of their station. The ideal candidate will have a Culinary Certificate or Diploma and at least 3 years of experience in a fine dining environment. Responsibilities include supervising junior cooks, ensuring quality and consistency of dishes, and maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential. This position offers a vibrant and challenging culinary environment.