Senior Chef de Partie (Breakfast Kitchen)

Fancourt; George; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fancourt, South Africa’s premier golfing, leisure and lifestyle destination in George, seeks a Senior Chef de Partie for the Breakfast Kitchen. You will deliver food to 5-star standards, including daily artisan pizza, while guiding the kitchen team and ensuring guest satisfaction.

With at least 3 years in a similar role within a 4*/5* environment, Grade 12 and formal chef training, you’ll contribute to menu development, stock control and strict health & safety practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.
• At least 6 months formal chef’s training.
• Minimum 3 years in a similar role in a 4*/5* environment.
• Computer literacy including MS Office; SAP is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation & presentation to 5-star standards, noting guest preferences and dietary requirements.
• Ability to make artisan pizza daily according to guest preference and dietary needs.
• Contribute ideas and assist in roll-out of potential additional revenue streams.
• Assist Sous Chef with menu writing and trend research.
• Par stock, costing, rotation and stock take.
• Supervision, motivation, training and performance management of staff.
• Ensure operating equipment is well maintained.
• Adherence to health and safety requirements, including cleanliness and waste management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Team supervision

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

6 months formal chef's training

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Fancourt, South Africa’s premier golfing, leisure and lifestyle destination, is situated in George in the heart of the Garden Route. We are now accepting applications for a Senior Chef de Partie in our family restaurant (Breakfast Kitchen) – someone who has drive and passion for the industry, with the ability to keep up with the high pace, and a sincere commitment to exceed expectations.

The ideal candidate will have good interpersonal skills, have a friendly attitude towards people, can comfortably and engagingly communicate with colleagues, superiors and guests, and relish the opportunity to wow his clients.

The position requires that the candidate have a minimum qualification of Grade 12 or equivalent, and 6 months formal chef’s training, coupled with at least 3 years in a similar role and experience in a 4*/5* environment. Computer literacy on MS Office, SAP, will be an advantage.

You must be able to work in a fast paced, highly pressurised environment, you must be physically and mentally fit and able to do the job, and you must be willing and able to assist with other duties / projects from time to time.

• Food preparation & presentation to 5-star standards, also noting guest preference / dietary requirements;
• Able to make artisan pizza on a daily basis, according to guest preference / dietary requirements;
• Contributing ideas and assist in the roll‑out of potential additional revenue streams / business opportunities;
• Assist Sous Chef (e.g. menu writing, trend research, etc.);
• Par stock, costing, rotation & stock take;
• Supervision, motivation, training & performance management of staff;
• Ensure Operating equipment (OE) is well maintained;
• Adherence to all health & safety requirements, including utmost cleanliness, recycling, pest control & general waste management.

The successful candidate will be physically fit to carry out all reasonable duties associated with this role, and will be able and willing to work additional hours, weekends and public holidays. This job will also require the successful candidate to work in all kinds of weather conditions.