CHEF DE PARTIE - Cape Town Verfied Gold Badge

R 13 000 per month Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 30-09-2019 8:59:23 AM
28-10-2019 8:59:23 AM
This award winning FINE DINING Restaurant in Cape Town is looking for a highly skilled and creative Chef de Partie to take on HOT SECTION duties for lunch and dinner a la carte at the 56 seater fine dining restaurant. The CDP is responsible for running his / her own section, doing prep, plating and sending out orders with 2 x Demi CDP's supporting on the same section. Additional duties include the creation of daily specials (1 for starters and 1 for mains) according to fresh produce available.

The Head Chef / owner is looking for formally trained, highly skilled and passionate chefs with PROVEN ABILITIES and strengths and solid knowledge in a wide range of CULINARY SKILLS & advanced TECHNIQUES.

Requirements:
Formal Cheffing / Culinary Qualification from a top chef's school.
Minimum 3 to 4 years fine dining experience within a similar a la carte restaurant or OVERSEAS work experience within Michelin standard restaurants.
Able to manage and run Hot Section with strengths in PLATING and assisting on the PASS.
Working hours: 2 days off per week with 5 x split shifts.
Must have excellent menu writing skills with use of ADVANCED menu terminology.
Advanced PLATING SKILLS with creativity and versatility in using DIFFERENT & innovative plating styles/trends.
Excellent communication skills in ENGLISH both written and verbal.
Computer proficiency in Excel AND Word essential.
Own transport.

Application:
Attach at least 3 photos of YOUR OWN plated work showing plating skills and multiple components.
Include at least 3 cell phone numbers of senior chefs on the team / teams you've worked with.
Must be available to do a 1 or 2 day TRIAL SHIFT