Chef de Partie

Wednesday, 29 January, 2025
anonymous    
Helderberg  

Our deep history has shaped us to be… extraordinary by nature. When guests arrive at out estate, they are greeted by the calm dapple of the Lourens River; welcomed by unending vistas of the Hottentots Holland Mountain range and to cement the exquisite guest experience; our team brings warmth, excellence and true “boland” hospitality.

We are looking for candidates who thrive at exceeding guest expectations; a passion for service excellence; rallies in support of other team members and lives the Vergelegen brand in everything they do.

If this sounds like you, and you meet the minimum requirements set out below, we want to hear from you.


Position:
Chef de Partie


Purpose:
To deliver exceptional dishes through proper oversight of designated kitchen section


Overview of Responsibilities:

- Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food is always of the highest quality.

- Estimate daily production needs and check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.

- Maintains section performance to ensure the highest levels of guest satisfaction, operating and food costs are monitored on an ongoing basis to remain in line with budget

- Develop a daily plan to achieve deliverables and ensure all team members are properly briefed of daily tasks and activities.

- Ensure proper food handling and storage and carrying out of food safety and hygiene inspections.

- Practice clean as you go principles.

- Communicate daily with Sous Chef and Head-Chef and provide input to recipes, menu and kitchen processes.

- Stay abreast of food trends, industry developments to constructively contribute to innovation in the restaurant.

- Train team members on recipes, quality standards and processes,

- Maintain good discipline and motivation of team members by regularly engaging on Vergelegen Values & Behaviours.

Experience:

- Chef qualification

- 1 year experience in dining environment

- Matric / Gr 12

- English proficient

- Understanding of recipe and menu development

Knowledge:

- Customer centric attitude: Able to relate professionally to persons from diverse backgrounds, making the individual feel welcomed and appreciated.

- Attentive to detail: Visually attentive to detail and able to deliver against set standards consistently.

- Passion for food and service: Good understanding of culinary principles; willing to go the extra mile for customers (within reason).

- Creative: Able to use knowledge, experience and research to adapt and create new recipes in line with business objectives.

- Good leadership qualities: strong sense of accountability, is empathetic, consistent in supervision of team members.

- Communication: Well spoken, friendly and engaging.

- Strong team spirit: Rallies in support of others / team members.

- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment: Able to keep composure in difficult situations, always upholding the Vergelegen Values.

- Physical fitness and excellent stamina: Able to endure long hours on feet.

- Strong organising and planning abilities: Executes work in a systematic and methodically manner.

Closing date: 7 February 2025

Please send your complete CV, and portfolio to kjulius@vergelegen.co.za, attention Kim.