Demi Chef de Partie

SUMMARY:
Support kitchen operations, prepare quality dishes, uphold standards, and enhance guest experience

POSITION INFO:

Because every exceptional dining experience begins with chefs who take pride in every plate they serve.

At The President Hotel, our kitchen is where passion, precision, teamwork and creativity come together to create memorable dining experiences. As we continue our journey toward luxury, we’re looking for a passionate and motivated Demi Chef de Partie with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant professional Hotel kitchen experience, ideally within a busy 4-star or 5-star hotel, luxury resort or high-volume kitchen environment.

If you are passionate about your craft, eager to develop your culinary skills, and ready to take greater responsibility within a professional kitchen brigade, this opportunity is for you.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Culinary qualification or professional chef training
• Minimum 1 to 2 years’ relevant professional kitchen experience, preferably as a Commis Chef or Demi Chef de Partie
• Experience within a busy 4-star or 5-star hotel, luxury resort or high-volume kitchen environment is highly advantageous
• Good knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation and presentation standards
• Ability to confidently assist with and take responsibility for an assigned kitchen section
• Strong understanding of mise en place, portion control and kitchen service procedures
• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
• Ability to maintain quality, consistency and speed during high-volume service
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions and presentation standards accurately
• Ability to work effectively under pressure as part of a professional kitchen brigade
• Willingness to learn, develop and take on increasing responsibility
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Professional grooming, presentation and a disciplined approach to work
• South African citizen or holder of a valid South African work permit
• A fully updated CV with a professional, recent profile image and contactable reference details is essential

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting with the day-to-day operation of your assigned kitchen section and ensuring consistent quality throughout every shift
• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes according to established recipes and presentation standards
• Ensuring mise en place is completed accurately and your section is fully prepared before each service
• Supporting the Chef de Partie in maintaining quality, consistency and speed during high-volume breakfast, lunch, dinner and function service
• Taking responsibility for your section when required and demonstrating readiness to progress within the kitchen brigade
• Working closely with the Chef de Partie, Sous Chefs and wider kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations
• Supporting Commis Chefs and junior kitchen team members where required
• Maintaining exceptional food quality, hygiene, HACCP and food safety standards at all times
• Ensuring correct stock rotation, storage and handling procedures are followed
• Maintaining effective portion control and actively minimising food waste
• Keeping your section clean, organised and operating efficiently throughout preparation and service
• Communicating effectively with the kitchen brigade to ensure smooth and timely service
• Supporting other kitchen sections when required during busy service periods
• Continuously developing your culinary knowledge, technical skills and understanding of professional kitchen operations
• Contributing to a positive, professional and disciplined kitchen culture

Why Join The President Hotel

• Be part of Cape Town’s Most Loved Hotel
• Work within a professional, high-volume hotel kitchen
• Develop your culinary skills and gain greater responsibility within your section
• Build the experience required to progress toward a Chef de Partie position
• Gain exposure to multiple outlets, functions and high-volume service environments
• Play a key role in our exciting journey toward luxury
• Work alongside passionate hospitality and culinary professionals
• Enjoy a competitive salary, company contributions toward medical aid and pension, staff meals on duty and an outstanding team culture