Chef de Partie

5 days ago

Stellenbosch Western Cape, South Africa taniaBRANDconsulting Full time R240 000 - R360 000 per year

A signature fine-dining restaurant located at a wine estate in Stellenbosch is offering the opportunity to a highly skilled, passionate and committed individual to join our exceptional team as a Chef de Partie.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor activities of other kitchen staff to ensure safety or compliance with rules
  • Check quality of foods or supplies
  • Coordinate timing of food production activities
  • Coordinate activities of food service staff
  • Create new recipes or food presentations
  • Train food preparation or service personnel
  • Cook foods
  • Order materials, supplies, or equipment
  • Manage food service operations
  • Estimate supplies, ingredients, or staff requirements
  • Inspect facilities, equipment, or supplies to ensure conformance to standards
  • Record operational or production data
  • Schedule equipment maintenance
  • Plan menu options
  • Communicate with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction

Work Experience:

  • Proven CDP experience of at least one year in a fine dining environment.

Work Environment:

  • Fast-paced fine dining environment.
  • Requires evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Required Competencies and Skills

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in cooking techniques and food presentation.
  • Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
  • Strong understanding of inventory and cost management.

Leadership Skills:

  • Ability to manage and motivate a team.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills.
  • Decision-making under pressure.

Creative Skills:

  • Innovation in recipe and menu development.
  • Attention to detail in food presentation.

Organizational Skills:

  • Multitasking and time management in a fast-paced environment.
  • Accurate record-keeping and reporting.

Personal Attributes:

  • Positive, team-oriented attitude.
  • Passion for culinary excellence.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.

Qualifications:

  • Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
  • Previous experience in a fine dining environment, with at least 2 years in a similar role.
  • Certification in food safety and hygiene.

Consideration:

Candidates, who are already residing in the Western Cape will have preference. We can only consider South African Citizens or applicants who hold a valid South African Permanent Residence. Applicants, who live in other provinces of South Africa still need to attend personal interviews and if requested to do any cook-offs, will do so completely at their own expense.

We handle high volumes of applications daily and will only be able to reply, via e-mail, to candidates who have met our clients' requirements. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications submitted must contain:

  • Proof of SA ID or permanent residence
  • Updated CV with contactable references
  • Food portfolio of at least 10 dishes
  • Tertiary Educational documents
  • Professional Written References

Please Note:

If you have not heard back from our team regarding your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Job Type: Temp to perm

Contract length: 3 months

Pay: R8 000,00 - R10 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Stellenbosch, Western Cape 7600: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Are you a South African Citizen?

Experience:

  • Chef de Partie: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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