Job Description

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: R8000,00 - R10000,00 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