Senior Chef de Partie — Lead Creative Cuisine in Hotel

The Royal Portfolio; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Chef de Partie (CDP) at La Residence, part of The Royal Portfolio, works alongside the Sous Chefs to run the dining experience across our main hotel and villa offerings. They help ensure the highest standards and consistent quality in daily food preparation, keeping up to date with new products and techniques.

With at least 2 years’ CDP experience in a 5* hotel and a Culinary Arts degree, you will lead a section, train juniors and maintain safety, quality and portions while adapting

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a CDP in a 5* hotel kitchen.
• Culinary Arts degree with minimum 3 years certification.
• Creative chef capable of running a section.
• Strong team player with leadership ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and numeracy.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Daily food preparation and duties as assigned by superiors.
• Ensure production, preparation and presentation meet high quality standards.
• Estimate daily production needs and check quality of raw ingredients.
• Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes within the specialty section.
• Assist Sous Chef in maintaining menu standards and developing dishes.
• Prepare mise en place and coordinate with Commis Chefs.
• Assist with health & safety and food hygiene practices.
• Manage and train Commis Chefs.
• Monitor portion and waste control.
• Oversee maintenance of kitchen.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Flexible schedule

Independent work

Diligence

Education

Culinary Arts degree

3+ years certification

Job description

The Senior Chef de Partie (CDP) at La Residence, part of The Royal Portfolio, works alongside the Sous Chefs to run the dining experience across our main hotel and villa offerings. They help ensure the highest standards and consistent quality in daily food preparation, keeping up to date with new products and techniques.

With at least 2 years’ CDP experience in a 5* hotel and a Culinary Arts degree, you will lead a section, train juniors and maintain safety, quality and portions while adapting