ZMO 19800 - Chef de Partie (5-star)

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Job Ref:

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Date posted:

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Location:

Hoedspruit, South Africa

Salary:

Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience

SUMMARY:
Chef de Partie (5-star)

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

High-end luxury Game Lodge in Limpopo

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Chef de Partie to join the culinary team at an award-winning luxury safari lodge in a private game reserve. You will work closely with the Senior Sous Chefs, taking ownership of your section during preparation and service. This is a hands-on role for someone who is confident in the kitchen, takes pride in their plating and keeps their station calm, clean and organized. You will also guide and support junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

Run your section during preparation and service, ensuring dishes are prepared to recipe and sent out on time
Maintain consistent food quality, portion control, plating and presentation across all services
Prepare mise en place to the required standard before every service
Support menu preparation, seasonal menu updates and daily specials
Accommodate guest-specific requests, including dietary requirements and special occasions
Train, coach and supervise Commis chefs and junior kitchen staff on your section
Ensure ingredients are used responsibly, stored correctly, labelled and rotated according to stock control procedures
Assist with stock takes, ordering and wastage control, and report any shortages or variances
Uphold all hygiene, health, food safety and sanitation requirements at all times
Keep your section, equipment and workstation clean, organized and ready for service
Report maintenance issues, equipment faults and safety risks promptly
Communicate clearly with the Senior Sous Chef and with Front of House to support a seamless guest experience
Step up to cover for the Senior Sous Chef or Sous Chef when required
Maintain a professional appearance and conduct at all times

Qualifications

Culinary Qualification
Minimum 3 years’ professional kitchen experience
At least 2 years as a Chef de Partie, or 3 years as a Demi Chef de Partie with proven readiness to step up
Experience in a lodge, hotel, restaurant or luxury hospitality environment
Experience supervising or training Commis and junior staff
5-Star Luxury lodge or fine dining experience
Valid driver’s license (advantageous)
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, public holidays and split shifts

Skills

Strong food safety, hygiene and kitchen organization knowledge
Proven ability to run a section and maintain consistent standards
Good communication and teamwork skills
Strong, refined cooking and plating skills across multiple sections (hot, cold, pastry or butchery, depending on the section)
Sound knowledge of knife skills, sauces, stocks, and classical and modern techniques
Good understanding of stock control, rotation, ordering and wastage control

Salary/Package

Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience

Benefits

Accommodation
Meals on duty

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