Demi chef x2

Recruiter:

Hospitality Hire

Job Ref:

CPT000187/AW

Date posted:

Monday, December 1, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Position: Demi Chef – Exciting New Restaurant Opening at the V&A Waterfront

POSITION INFO:

Profile

A skilled and motivated Demi Chef with experience in high-paced, premium kitchen environments. Competent in preparing high-quality dishes, supporting station leadership, and maintaining excellent standards of organisation, hygiene, and consistency. Calm under pressure with strong culinary technique, attention to detail, and a passion for refined cuisine.

Core Skills

Advanced food preparation & mise en place
Strong knife skills
Cooking on assigned station with consistency
Recipe execution & plating to brand standards
Assisting Chef de Partie with section management
Quality control & portion accuracy
Stock rotation, labelling & proper storage
Maintaining hygiene, safety & HACCP compliance
Effective teamwork & kitchen communication

Experience Highlights

Prepared high-quality dishes and components during service
Assisted in managing a specific section, ensuring readiness and organisation
Executed recipes, plating standards, and portion sizes accurately
Supported senior chefs during peak service with efficiency and precision
Maintained workstation cleanliness and strict hygiene practices
Assisted with ordering, stock checks, and proper storage procedures
Helped train and guide junior staff when required
Contributed to menu testing, prep lists, and kitchen planning

Strengths

Strong culinary technique and discipline
Calm, focused, and efficient in pressure environments
Reliable, organised, and detail-focused
Creative mindset with willingness to learn and grow
Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Availability

Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

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