Chef de Partie

Full time Kendrick Recruitment South Africa

Posted On 2026/05/19

Negotiable DOE

City Northern Cape

State/Province Northern Cape

1609

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Chef de Partie for a luxury private game reserve based in the Northern Cape. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong culinary professional with experience in five-star environments to join a high-performing kitchen team in a remote luxury setting.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining exceptional food quality and presentation standards while supporting the smooth operation of the kitchen and assisting with training, stock control, and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes in line with luxury lodge standards
  
• Support the coordination of kitchen operations and food service delivery
  
• Assist in training, mentoring, and developing junior kitchen staff
  
• Maintain strict hygiene, health, and safety standards at all times
  
• Contribute to menu planning and ensure attention to detail in presentation
  
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising wastage
  
• Monitor food trends and support menu innovation where appropriate
  
• Ensure compliance with dietary, cultural, and religious requirements
  
• Assist in implementing and maintaining standard operating procedures
  
• Support budgeting, stock management, and kitchen administration
  

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a five-star kitchen environment
  
• Formal culinary qualification and food hygiene certification
  
• Strong ability to multitask and perform under pressure
  
• Excellent knowledge of stock control and kitchen procedures
  
• Strong leadership potential with ability to train and mentor staff
  
• Good understanding of food trends and luxury dining expectations
  
• Knowledge of dietary and religious requirements
  

Package:

• Shared accommodation (2-bedroom house)
  
• Medical aid and provident fund contribution
  
• Work cycle: 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off
  

Candidates who meet the above requirements and are interested in this opportunity are invited to submit their CV for consideration.