Chef de Partie

About the position

A Big Five Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape is looking for a suitably experienced Chef de Partie. The incumbent will need to attend a trial shift in person at their own expense.

Requirements:

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities:

• 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 served
• 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 always receive the highest level of personalised service

Desired Skills:

• Five star
• Fine Dining
• HACCP
• Food Safety
• GAAP POS
• Upmarket cuisine
• Commercial cookery apprenticeship
• MS Excel
• Guest experience
• Restaurant kitchen

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma

About The Employer:

Big Five Game Reserve