Chef de Partie, Cape Town

Position will suit an individual who is capable of working on their own with the support of the Executive Chef (off-site)

• Take care of daily food preparation and duties assigned by the Executive Chef to meet the standard and quality set
• Follow instructions and recommendations from the Executive Chef to complete the daily tasks
• Estimate daily production needs and check quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
• Ensure 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 department equipment and report 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
• 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
• Check expiry dates and proper storage of food items in the section periodically
• Consult daily with Executive Chef on the daily requirements, functions and any last minute events
• Guide and train any subordinates to ensure high motivation and economical working environment
• Set an example to others for personal hygiene and cleanliness on and off duty
• Daily feedback and reporting of issues as they arise
• Assess quality control and adhere to hotel level service standards
• Carry out any other duties as required by management