Chef de Partie ( CDP

We are seeking a skilled Chef de Partie (CDP) to join our team in Western Cape. This is a mid-career, permanent position requiring at least 2-4 years of experience in the culinary field.

Chef de Partie (CDP) Reporting to: ManagerSeniority Level: Mid Career (2 - 4 yrs exp)Region: Western CapeLocation: CPT - CBDType: Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Takes care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the superiors to meet the standard and quality set by the Restaurant.
• Coordinates daily tasks with the Sous Chef.
• Responsible for supervising Junior or Commis Chefs.
• Estimates daily production needs and checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure standards are met.
• Ensures that the production, preparation, and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times.

Requirements:

• Hotel Management Graduate or Culinary Degree with a minimum of 3 years certification.
• At least 3 years of experience cooking in a well-established restaurant or full-service hotel and/or a minimum of 1 year in a supervisory role.
• High standard of spoken and written English.
• Flexible working hours subject to business demands.
• Ability to work under pressure with excellent culinary catering talent.

Additional Skills and Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of standard procedures and policies regarding food preparation, receiving, storage, and sanitation.
• Full awareness of menu items, recipes, production methods, and presentation standards.
• Good preservation standards for handling food products at the correct temperature.
• Effective communication between staff members and maintaining a friendly work environment.
• Excellent menu creation skills while controlling costs in a volume food business.
• Personal responsibility for hygiene, safety, equipment, and utensil use.
• Ability to meet deadlines and encourage team members to do the same.