Senior Chef de Partie — Lead High-End Lodge Kitchen (Live-In)

HospitalityandOutdoor; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Job summary

Hospitality and Outdoor in the Garden Route is seeking a Senior Chef De Partie to join a professional culinary team. Starting ASAP, you will lead a kitchen section and help ensure top-quality dishes and smooth service in a luxury Game Lodge setting.

Ideal candidates possess robust leadership, organisational skills, and a hands-on approach, with a track record in high-end hospitality. Housing is provided for selected applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Chef De Partie or similar in a professional kitchen.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure during peak service.
• Knowledge of luxury hospitality standards.
• Sound knowledge of food preparation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes per recipes and standards.
• Manage a kitchen section and ensure efficient service.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, rotation, and minimising wastage.
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily operations.
• Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety procedures.
• Assist with menu implementation and seasonal changes.
• Monitor portion control and food costs.
• Maintain a clean, organised workstation.
• Ability to perform well under pressure during busy service periods.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Hands-on approach

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

Culinary qualification preferred

Job description

Hospitality and Outdoor in the Garden Route is seeking a Senior Chef De Partie to join a professional culinary team. Starting ASAP, you will lead a kitchen section and help ensure top-quality dishes and smooth service in a luxury Game Lodge setting.

Ideal candidates possess robust leadership, organisational skills, and a hands-on approach, with a track record in high-end hospitality. Housing is provided for selected applicants.