Chef De Partie

Mama Shelter is bringing its vibrant, affordable, and "irreverent" lifestyle hospitality brand to South Africa for the first time with Mama Shelter Cape Town, scheduled for the City Park building on Bree Street. Developed with Kasada, it will feature 127 hotel rooms, 68 branded residences, restaurants, and "Mama Play" spaces.Job Description

THE MISSION

You're one of the people who makes Mama's kitchen come alive. As our Chef de Partie, you'll take ownership of your section, keeping standards high, the pace moving and every plate leaving the kitchen exactly as it should. You're hands-on, organised and passionate about food — someone who knows that great dishes come from great ingredients, strong teamwork and attention to detail. You don't just cook — you help create the Mama experience, one plate at a time.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Your Section, Your Kitchen Take responsibility for your assigned section and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Prepare and cook dishes consistently to Mama's recipes, presentation and quality standards. Maintain strong mise en place and ensure your section is fully prepared for service. Service Champion Work efficiently during busy service periods while maintaining quality and consistency. Ensure dishes are prepared and delivered within the required timeframes. Communicate clearly with the Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine and wider kitchen team. Quality & Presentation Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation standards. Maintain high standards of taste, freshness, temperature and presentation. Ensure all food is handled and stored correctly. Hygiene & Safety Guardian Maintain a clean, organised and safe workstation at all times. Follow HACCP, food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures. Ensure equipment and work areas are cleaned and maintained throughout service. Stock & Cost Conscious Monitor ingredients and stock levels within your section. Minimise waste through proper preparation, storage and portion control. Report shortages, quality issues or wastage to the relevant chef. Team Player Support colleagues across the kitchen when required. Help train and guide Commis Chefs and junior team members. Contribute to a positive, respectful and collaborative kitchen culture. Qualifications

MADE FOR YOU… ONLY IF

You have previous experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar kitchen role. You have strong knowledge of your section and solid culinary fundamentals. You're organised, disciplined and able to work calmly under pressure. You care about quality, consistency and presentation. You understand food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards. You're a team player who communicates well and is happy to support others. You're hands-on, reliable and take pride in what you put on the plate. You're comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

YOUR LITTLE EXTRAS

Experience in a lifestyle, luxury, casual dining or design-led hotel/restaurant. Pre-opening experience? Big plus. Experience working across different cuisines or high-volume operations. A genuine passion for food, creativity and hospitality. You bring Mama energy — curious, confident, collaborative and never afraid to get stuck in.