Chef de Partie

Recruiter

Hospitality Hire

Job Ref

CPT000250/AW

Date posted

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY

Chef de Partie

Location: Cape Town

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About The Role

An award-winning culinary team at a prominent upscale hotel invites an experienced Chef de Partie to join their kitchen. If you are creative, precise and ready to mentor junior talent while producing outstanding food in a high-energy kitchen, this is your stage. You will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, consistency and presentation at all times.

POSITION INFO

What You Bring

• Recognised Culinary or Hospitality qualification
• At least 2 years experience as a Chef de Partie in a 4 or 5-star hotel or upmarket restaurant
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen management and food safety
• Experience in mentoring and coaching junior kitchen staff
• Exceptional creativity and passion for culinary innovation
• Excellent leadership, communication and team management skills
• Experience in stock management and control
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and evenings

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with kitchen leadership to plan and execute creative, seasonal menus
• Manage day-to-day operations of your designated kitchen section
• Supervise, train and motivate kitchen staff to maintain high standards
• Monitor food preparation and presentation to ensure all dishes are prepared to perfection
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety and hygiene regulations at all times
• Assist with food inventory, ordering and waste reduction
• Lead by example to create a positive, collaborative and efficient kitchen environment
• Assist with menu development including seasonal, special event and a la carte offerings