Chef de Partie x2 (CDP)
Hospitality Hire
Full-time
On-site
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Position: Chef de Partie – Exciting New Restaurant Opening
Location: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Location: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
A skilled, well-presented and disciplined Chef de Partie with experience in high-volume, premium restaurant or hotel kitchens. Competent in running a station independently, preparing dishes to specification, maintaining high food-safety standards and supporting the smooth flow of the kitchen. Passionate about quality, consistency and delivering exceptional dining experiences.
Minimum Requirements
Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric or equivalent
- Minimum 2–3 years experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef stepping up
- Valid South African ID (no work permits)
- Culinary qualification advantageous
- Strong technical skills within hot kitchen, cold kitchen or specialised sections
- Ability to manage a station independently during busy services
- Excellent understanding of hygiene, safety and HACCP standards
- Managing a designated station with consistency and precision
- Preparing mise en place to required standards
- Cooking and plating dishes according to recipes, specs and presentation guidelines
- Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of work areas
- Stock control, rotation and reducing wastage
- Assisting in training junior chefs and commis
- Clear communication with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and brigade
- Following SOPs and contributing to smooth service flow
- Monitoring quality, portioning and timing
- Ran a kitchen station independently during peak service
- Prepared high-quality dishes with accuracy and consistency
- Completed daily mise en place and ensured readiness for service
- Maintained strict hygiene standards and workstation cleanliness
- Assisted with stock counts, orders and inventory rotation
- Trained and guided Commis and Demi Chefs
- Supported Sous and Head Chefs in new menu items and specials
- Ensured all dishes met the restaurant’s presentation and quality standards
- Strong culinary technique and attention to detail
- Calm, organised and efficient under pressure
- Reliable, disciplined and team-focused
- Passionate about quality, flavour and presentation
Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.