CHEF DE PARTIE
Listing reference: woolw_001304
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 9 September 2025
Position summary
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
EE position: Yes
Introduction
To plan for, prepare and present innovative in-house functions including office breakfasts/lunches and cocktail function products within the Catering Department in line with departmental strategy, for the Head Office Campus.
Job description
- Catering for internal functions including office breakfasts/lunches and cocktail functions
- Assist the Catering Department Manager in collating menu ideas relating to the product strategy and final preparation
- Assist with the ingredients and equipment stock taking
- Maintain stock usage in line with budgets
- Accurately cost all office breakfast, lunches and occasionally, functions catered for
- Gather information on product trends to stay abreast of current trends and remain competitive
- Ensure portion control is implemented by the servery
- Be able to complete costings when needed – to monitor expenses
- Maintain the standards set by IBL Audits
- Assist with managing, coaching and mentoring trainees in the role of main course chef
Minimum requirements
Behavioural Skills:
- Delivering high performance – is focussed on team tasks and objectives
- Driving quality – set high standards for quality and customer service that defines “the difference”
- Connecting people – co-operates and work well with others in the pursuit of business unit objectives and team goals
- Attention to detail
- Hygiene standards / Awareness
- Flexibility
- Functional Competencies:
- A deep understanding of the food service / hospitality industry
- Computer literacy
- Financial acumen
Minimum Qualification:
- 1-2 year relevant diploma or degree with food service / hospitality emphasis
Experience required:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in production/ hotels/ banqueting food service / hospitality industry
- Chef de Partie experience in similar organisation would be advantages
