Chef De Partie
Mpumalanga, South Africa
Job Description
Job Summary This is based at a world-class luxury safari retreat set offering immersive Big 5 wildlife encounters and exceptional fine-dining. It is an excellent opportunity for a motivated chef who thrives in a fast-paced, creative, and quality-focused environment.
Candidate Responsibilities:
- Prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes in line with fine-dining lodge standards
- Maintain responsibility for a designated station ensuring readiness for each service
- Assist in menu innovation, seasonal dish creation, and signature lodge dining experiences
- Uphold strict hygiene, food safety, and cleanliness standards across all kitchen operations
- Support efficient stock control, portion management, and cost-conscious production
- Mentor junior chefs and contribute to a positive, collaborative kitchen culture
- Assist with bush dinners, private dining, and special function catering
- Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional food that enhances the overall guest experience
- Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a CDP role within a luxury lodge or high-end culinary environment
- Formal culinary qualification preferred
- Strong knowledge of modern cooking techniques, plating, and flavour profiling
- Ability to work well under pressure and maintain high standards consistently
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and time management skills
- Passion for the bush and willingness to live in a remote lodge environment
- Competitive Salary
- Provident Fund and Medical Aid contributions on permanent positions.
- This is a live-in position with meals and uniform, usually 6/2 cycle.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1591324
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationMpumalanga, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned