Job Title: Chef de Partie Location: Eastern CapeMinimum Criteria Required:
Diploma or other formal qualification in Culinary Arts
Completed commercial cookery apprenticeship or equivalent
At least 3 years' experience in producing up-market cuisine
Demonstrated previous experience in this position at a 5-star Lodge/Hotel
Hold a current food handler health card or HACCP/Food Safety certificate
Key Performance Areas of This Position Include:
Knowledgeable and ability to produce a variety of authentic and innovative cuisines.
Support the kitchen management team to ensure that the kitchen is ready for service before the beginning of each shift.
Stay up to date with changes in policies, ways of working and standards in the industry.
Responsible for ensuring all equipment, tools and machinery are properly handled and cared for.
Follow all standard operating procedures for service to guests, ensuring exceptional food quality is provided to guests at all times.
Support the kitchen management team to ensure that all kitchen records are appropriately maintained.
Ensure adherence to all relevant food safety, security and health and safety policies, processes and procedures ensuring compliance with local legislation.
Support the other kitchen sections to ensure that the work is completed in a manner that allows guests to receive the highest level of personalised service at all times.
Competencies Required:
Be able to speak and understand English
Knowledge of GAAP POS and MS Excel
Good knowledge of food costing and wastage control
Sober habits
Ability to work well in a team and under high levels of pressure
Driver's license preferable
Good knowledge of F&B Service
SkillsFood Cost Control Food Safety Management Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) Health and Safety Compliance Hospitality Menu PlanningIndustriesFood and Beverage Hospitality