Chef de Partie at Cavalli Wine Estate in Stellenbosch

Cavalli Estate is seeking a dedicated, passionate, and highly skilled Chef de Partie to join our culinary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a designated kitchen section, maintaining exceptional food quality, and upholding the highest standards of hygiene, organisation, and professionalism in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of your culinary speciality as well as overall kitchen operations.

• Prepare, cook, monitor, and present dishes in accordance with Cavalli Estate’s restaurant standards.

• Consistently deliver high-quality dishes with attention to detail and precision.

• Enforce strict health, safety, and hygiene standards at all times.

• Effectively manage your section, including giving clear instructions and delegating tasks as required.

• Reliably carry out instructions from senior kitchen management.

• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues arising within your section.

• Ensure stock is properly rotated, controlled, and respected to minimise waste.

• Ensure all prepared food is correctly wrapped, labelled, and stored.

• Adhere to cleaning schedules and ensure cleaning duties are delegated and completed correctly.

• Ensure all policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines are consistently followed.

• Communicate clearly, professionally, and consistently with management and team members.

• Lead by example through professional appearance, strong work ethic, and willingness to work long hours when required.

Required Attributes & Competencies

Cavalli Estate expects successful candidates to:

• Be energetic and passionate about delivering exceptional service to guests and clients.

• Be highly organised, methodical, and detail-oriented.

• Work accurately and consistently under pressure.

• Possess excellent verbal communication skills.

• Present themselves professionally at all times.

• Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving ability.

• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Meet deadlines and maintain composure in a high-pressure environment.

• Interact respectfully and professionally with all colleagues and guests.