Lead Kitchen Stations and Deliver Exceptional Culinary Experiences
InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town is looking for 5 skilled Chef De Partie to expertly manage designated kitchen sections, prepare high-quality dishes, and ensure excellent culinary standards in line with Sun International’s operational excellence.
Purpose of the Role
To supervise day-to-day kitchen operations within a specific section, ensuring the preparation, production, and presentation of exceptional food products. Maintain compliance with operational standards, health and safety regulations, and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Kitchen Shift Supervision
- Oversee mise-en-place and preparation for service.
- Supervise chefs during service, ensuring quality dish creation and presentation aligned with guest orders or functions.
- Identify equipment or system issues within the kitchen section.
- Complete opening and closing checklists and registers.
- Support and troubleshoot with the team to uphold professional standards.
- Ensure adherence to kitchen SOPs, equipment storage, and health, safety, hygiene, and environmental standards.
- Report faults to technical departments and housekeeping until resolved.
- Conduct stock control and report variances.
- Identify coaching needs and provide on-the-job training.
Food Preparation
- Prepare mise-en-place and check station readiness per SOP.
- Maintain cleanliness and functionality of the workstation.
- Supervise daily preparation of menu items, including vegetables, sauces, salads, cold starters, and hot dishes.
- Control food stock and costs in own section.
- Monitor food stocks, report shortages, discard expired items, and maintain fridge organization.
People Supervision
- Manage staff attendance, absenteeism, leave, and policy adherence.
- Identify training needs and conduct coaching to develop talent.
- Handle employee relations, communication, motivation, and performance reviews.
- Assist with resource provision and onboarding new staff members.
Operations Control
- Ensure safe use and storage of kitchen equipment, consumables, packaging, and chemicals.
- Conduct food and equipment stock counts daily, reporting discrepancies.
- Monitor food costs relative to revenue.
- Follow culinary SOPs and comply with health, safety, hygiene, and environmental regulations.
- Participate in stock takes and report breakages or anomalies promptly.
Delivered Customer Experience
- Engage with guests during service to assist with requests, special requirements, and complaints resolution.
- Monitor buffet standards and ensure courteous guest interaction.
- Train staff on menu items, promotions, and product knowledge.
- Take accurate guest orders at the buffet and ensure food presentation meets standards.
Requirements
- Grade 12 certificate.
- 2-Year Culinary Diploma or equivalent national qualification.
- Membership with the South African Chef’s Association or relevant culinary accreditation.
- Minimum 3 years culinary experience as a Commis Chef in a similar hotel or restaurant environment.
- Ability to work operational shifts and physically manage kitchen equipment.
- Flexibility to work across alternative outlets as needed.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong teamwork and cooperation skills.
- Ability to manage materials, including heavy and dangerous items.
- Effective problem-solving and supervisory abilities.
- Culinary product knowledge and cooking methodologies.
- Understanding of food safety legislation, environmental standards, and waste management.
- Competent in stock control and use/storage of kitchen operating equipment.
- Proficient computer skills; experience with Micros/Opera preferred.
- Excellent judgment based on sensory evaluation (taste, aroma, texture, colour).
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in accordance with the Employment Equity Act, company recruitment policies, and equity plans.
Take the Next Step in Your Culinary Career
If you are passionate about delivering outstanding culinary experiences and leading kitchen operations, submit your application here:
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Closing date: 20 August 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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