Chef de Partie

Role summary

Chef de Partie is a role at AccorHotel in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (on-site). Posted 2026-09-07. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

Chef de Partie

Company

AccorHotel

Location

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Hospitality

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-09-07

Job description

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

Scope of Position:

A Chef De Partie works as part of the kitchen team, engaged in cooking, baking, pastry cooking or butchering duties. This position involves food preparation and presentation with flair for breakfast, lunch and dinner for A la Carte, room service, functions and buffet service. The Chef De Partie maintains a clean and hygienic work environment whilst ensuring a product of high quality and presentation standards, demonstrating commitment to customer service for internal and external customers.

Specific duties, responsibilities & Key performance areas

Responsibilities:

Prepare and present menu items showing variety and flair, within the cost margins specified by the hotel.

Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage. Have stock control procedures implemented and maintained.

Order necessary foods according to proposed business demands. Consult with Executive Sous Chef/Head Chef/Executive Chef for guidance and authorisation of order.

Liaise with Restaurant employees regarding the availability of menu items, additions to the menu and any relevant changes.

Work with and co-ordinate the work of apprentices in the preparation and production of food as required.

Prepare and ensures availability of mis en place as required.

Support/Coach/Lead & Motivate kitchen colleagues

Actively share ideas, opinions & suggestions in daily shift briefings

Ensure storeroom requisitions are accurate to minimize repeat visits

Ensure all kitchen colleagues are aware of standards & expectations

Promote Health and Safety at all times ensuring proper hygiene as per municipality requirements, local regulations and brand standards

Ensure all grooming, spot check and temperature control sheets are filled as required

Maintain cleanliness and proper rotation of product in all chillers

Minimize wastage/ spoilage

Maintain consistent on the job training sessions for culinary colleagues

Liaison daily with Outlet Chefs to keep open lines of communication & guest feedback

Strives to maintain & improve all food preparations & presentations

Strives to improve TrustYou results for Food Quality

Act as an extension of kitchen managers to communicate food consistency & quality

Assign and follow – up tasks as dictated by business volumes

Performs any other reasonable duties as required by the department head.

Keep all working areas clean and tidy. Ensure all equipment is maintained, serviced and cleaned. Report any problems to the Executive Chef.

Assist and liaise with chef on duty as required.

Qualifications

Has worked in a 5 Star Hotel or luxury brand Hotel for a minimum of 1 year. Previous culinary experience an asset.

Culinary School and/or Hospitality diploma is an asset

Food Hygiene and Safety trained

Strong communication skills

Enthusiastic and with outgoing personality who is very guest driven

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Job-Category: Culinary

Job Type: Permanent

Job Schedule: Full-Time