Job Summary
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant Culinary qualification or professional chef training
- Minimum 1 to 2 years’ relevant professional kitchen experience, preferably as a Commis Chef or Demi Chef de Partie
- Experience within a busy 4-star or 5-star hotel, luxury resort or high-volume kitchen environment is highly advantageous
- Good knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation and presentation standards
- Ability to confidently assist with and take responsibility for an assigned kitchen section
- Strong understanding of mise en place, portion control and kitchen service procedures
- Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
- Ability to maintain quality, consistency and speed during high-volume service
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to follow recipes, instructions and presentation standards accurately
- Ability to work effectively under pressure as part of a professional kitchen brigade
- Willingness to learn, develop and take on increasing responsibility
- Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- Professional grooming, presentation and a disciplined approach to work
- South African citizen or holder of a valid South African work permit
- A fully updated CV with a professional, recent profile image and contactable reference details is essential
What You’ll Be Doing
- Assisting with the day-to-day operation of your assigned kitchen section and ensuring consistent quality throughout every shift
- Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes according to established recipes and presentation standards
- Ensuring mise en place is completed accurately and your section is fully prepared before each service
- Supporting the Chef de Partie in maintaining quality, consistency and speed during high-volume breakfast, lunch, dinner and function service
- Taking responsibility for your section when required and demonstrating readiness to progress within the kitchen brigade
- Working closely with the Chef de Partie, Sous Chefs and wider kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations
- Supporting Commis Chefs and junior kitchen team members where required
- Maintaining exceptional food quality, hygiene, HACCP and food safety standards at all times
- Ensuring correct stock rotation, storage and handling procedures are followed
- Maintaining effective portion control and actively minimising food waste
- Keeping your section clean, organised and operating efficiently throughout preparation and service
- Communicating effectively with the kitchen brigade to ensure smooth and timely service
- Supporting other kitchen sections when required during busy service periods
- Continuously developing your culinary knowledge, technical skills and understanding of professional kitchen operations
- Contributing to a positive, professional and disciplined kitchen culture
Why Join The President Hotel
- Be part of Cape Town’s Most Loved Hotel
- Work within a professional, high-volume hotel kitchen
- Develop your culinary skills and gain greater responsibility within your section
- Build the experience required to progress toward a Chef de Partie position
- Gain exposure to multiple outlets, functions and high-volume service environments
- Play a key role in our exciting journey toward luxury
- Work alongside passionate hospitality and culinary professionals
- Enjoy a competitive salary, company contributions toward medical aid and pension, staff meals on duty and an outstanding team culture