Demi Chef - Graveyard

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Overview This role is for a Demi Chef - Graveyard at The President Hotel, described as "Cape Town's Most Loved Hotel." It offers an opportunity to develop culinary skills, gain section management, and mentoring experience within a professional hotel kitchen environment, contributing to a luxury hospitality experience. The position provides a competitive salary, company contributions toward benefits, and a supportive team culture. What you will do * Assist with food preparation and cooking according to established recipes and presentation standards. * Support the Chef de Partie with the daily operation of your assigned section. * Maintain consistent flavour, quality and presentation throughout service. * Help train and supervise Commis Chefs and kitchen assistants. * Monitor stock levels, assist with supply orders and ensure freshness while minimising waste. * Maintain a clean, organised section and follow hygiene and safety procedures. * Contribute ideas for new dishes and improvements to existing recipes. * Work closely with the kitchen team to maintain efficient service. * Resolve challenges within your section promptly and support a positive working environment. Requirements (from the original advert) * Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role within a hotel or reputable restaurant. * Culinary diploma or equivalent professional training is advantageous. * Strong culinary skills and practical experience within a specific kitchen section. * Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent taste, quality and presentation. * Ability to guide, train and support Commis Chefs and kitchen assistants. * Good understanding of kitchen operations, stock control and inventory management. * Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards. * Strong time management, organisational and problem-solving skills. * Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards. * A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively within a kitchen team. Who should apply This role is suitable for an experienced culinary professional with at least two years of experience in a similar hotel or reputable restaurant setting. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills, practical experience in a kitchen section, and a good understanding of kitchen operations, stock control, and food safety standards. They should be detail-oriented, committed to high standards, capable of training and supporting junior staff, and able to work effectively within a team in a graveyard shift capacity. Candidates should also be looking to further develop their culinary skills and gain section management and mentoring experience. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/tourism-hospitality/other-tourism-hospitality/western-cape/demi-chef-graveyard-id-7602628 Source: jobmail

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