A Game Reserve in the Western Cape is looking for a creative and experienced Chef de Partie for the Lodge Kitchen

Duties and responsibilities:

• Take care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the superiors to meet the standard and the quality set by the property.
• Follow the instructions and recommendations from the immediate superiors to complete the daily tasks.
• Coordinate daily tasks with the Chef
• Responsible to supervise junior chefs or commis.
• Able to estimate the daily production needs and checking the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
• Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times
• Ensure highest levels of guest satisfaction, quality, operating and food costs on an ongoing basis
• Knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage and sanitation.
• Full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards.
• Follows good preservation standards for the proper handling of all food products at the right temperature.
• Operate and maintain all department equipment and reporting of malfunctioning.
• Ensure effective communication between staff by maintaining a secure and friendly working environment.
• Establishing and maintaining effective inter-departmental working relationships.
• Have excellent knowledge of menu creation, whilst maintaining quality and controlling costs in a volume food business.
• Personally responsible for hygiene, safety and correct use of equipment and utensils.
• Ability to produce own work in accordance with a deadline and to assist and encourage others in achieving this aim.
• Checks periodically expiry dates and proper storage of food items in the section.
• Consults daily with Sous Chef and Executive chef on the daily requirements, functions and also about any last minute events.
• Guides and trains the subordinates on a daily basis to ensure high motivation and economical working environment.
• Should be able to set an example to others for personal hygiene and cleanliness on and off duty.
• Daily feedback collection and reporting of issues as they arise.
• Assess quality control and adhere to hotels service standards.
• Carry out any other duties as required by management.

Application:

• End date 25 March 2023
• Please note that you will be required to relocate, and this is a live-in position.
• Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted.
• If you haven’t heard from us within 10 days, consider your application unsuccessful.