Commis Chef / Junior Chef de Partie – Award-Winning Social Dining Restaurant – Cape Town

<p><strong>Commis Chef / Junior Chef de Partie – Award-Winning Social Dining Restaurant – Cape Town</strong></p> <p>Our client is seeking a passionate and versatile <strong>Commis Chef / Junior Chef de Partie</strong> to join an award-winning elevated dining restaurant in Observatory, Cape Town. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated chef with 1–3 years’ professional kitchen experience who wants to develop their skills within a creative and close-knit culinary team. If you’re searching for<strong> Commis Chef Jobs in Cape Town, Junior Chef de Partie Jobs,</strong> or <strong>Chef Jobs in the Western Cape</strong>, this could be your next career opportunity.</p> <p><strong>Description:</strong></p> <p>Working closely with the Sous Chef and Chef Patron, you will assist with daily preparation and service while contributing to seasonal and creative menus. This is a hands-on role requiring an adaptable all-rounder who is comfortable across cold, hot and pastry sections.</p> <p>You will assist with plating, preparation, stock control, kitchen organisation and cleaning while maintaining exceptional food hygiene and professional kitchen standards. Sustainability is also important, with the successful candidate expected to actively support recycling, composting and waste reduction initiatives.</p> <p>The restaurant operates split shifts, covering daytime preparation and evening service.</p> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Grade 12 / Matric</li> <li>1–3 years’ professional kitchen experience</li> <li>Culinary qualification advantageous but not essential</li> <li>Strong knife skills including vegetable preparation and basic butchery</li> <li>All-round experience across hot, cold and pastry sections</li> <li>Good knowledge of FIFO and kitchen organisation</li> <li>Excellent time management and communication skills</li> <li>Resilient and able to work under pressure</li> <li>Positive team-first attitude and willingness to learn</li> <li>Own reliable vehicle or live within 5km of the restaurant</li> <li>Commitment to a minimum of two seasons</li> <li>Contactable senior chef references</li> </ul> <p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Salary</strong>: Competitive and based on experience</li> <li>Full-time permanent employment</li> <li>Three-month probation period</li> <li>Split-shift schedule</li> <li>Supportive creative working environment</li> <li>Opportunity for long-term growth</li> </ul> <p>To apply for this job, <a href="" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a>.</p> <p><em>If you have not heard back from us within 7 days, please accept that your application was not successful on this occasion, Have a look at more of our available jobs in the <a href="">Hospitality and Catering industry</a>.</em></p>

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