Senior Chef de Partie — Luxury Hotel Kitchens

Bright Search Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Search Recruitment is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie for luxury hospitality settings in hotel, lodge, resort or fine dining venues. You will work in a hot kitchen, ensuring top-quality dishes, precise portions and fast service.

You will lead junior staff, maintain HACCP standards and support events, with flexibility for early mornings and weekends. A formal culinary qualification plus HACCP certification is expected; matric is required.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 required.
• Culinary qualification from a recognised institution.
• HACCP certification and food safety knowledge preferred.
• First Aid certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present dishes in designated kitchen section to high luxury standards.
• Supervise and support junior kitchen staff.
• Assist with banquets, weddings, and peak service events as needed.
• Maintain hygiene, portion control and stock levels according to SOPs.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Kitchen sections

Food costing

Inventory management

HACCP knowledge

Education

Formal culinary qualification

Food Safety/HACCP Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Bright Search Recruitment is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie for luxury hospitality settings in hotel, lodge, resort or fine dining venues. You will work in a hot kitchen, ensuring top-quality dishes, precise portions and fast service.

You will lead junior staff, maintain HACCP standards and support events, with flexibility for early mornings and weekends. A formal culinary qualification plus HACCP certification is expected; matric is required.