Chef de Partie / All-Rounder Chef – Boutique Guesthouse, Stellenbosch

Job Title: Chef de Partie / All-Rounder Chef – Boutique Guesthouse, Stellenbosch

Location: Wedge

View Country House & Spa, Vlottenburg Stellenbosch

Employment Type: Full-Time (±196 hours per month), live out position

About Wedge

View Country House & Spa

Wedge

View Country House & Spa is a luxury boutique guesthouse set amidst the vineyards of the Stellenbosch Winelands. Our on-site bistro-style restaurant provides guests with a lovely food experience throughout the day — from hearty breakfasts to refined lunches and dinners — all prepared with care, creativity, and fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and reliable Chef de Partie / All-Rounder Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will have formal culinary training, a strong understanding of bistro-style à la carte cuisine, and the ability to deliver consistently high-quality dishes across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.

This role requires a hands-on team player with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a genuine love for good food and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes to a consistently high standard.

Assist in developing and updating seasonal menus and daily specials.

Ensure food quality, freshness, and presentation meet Wedge

View’s standards.

Set up and maintain stations with all necessary ingredients and equipment (mise en place).

Ensure kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety compliance at all times.

Manage stock rotation, storage, and portion control to minimise waste.

Communicate effectively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Support smooth kitchen operations and maintain a positive, professional work environment.

Requirements

Formal chef training (Chef School Diploma or equivalent qualification).

Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a restaurant, hotel, or guesthouse kitchen.

Experience preparing both à la carte and plated breakfast, lunch and dinner service.

Strong understanding of modern cooking and presentation techniques.

Excellent communication, teamwork, and time management skills.

Ability to work under pressure and maintain attention to detail.

Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Own transport is a real advantage. Alternative staff transfer from Stellenbosch in the morning to work a day shift or evening staff transfer after afternoon/evening shift to Stellenbosch.

What We Offer

Full-time position (±196 hours per month).

Salary (based on experience and qualifications but between R 9500 – R 13500 per month)

Supportive and professional working environment.

Beautiful workplace setting in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands.

Opportunity to grow within a well-established hospitality business.

Starting date: asap

How to Apply

Please send your CV, references, and a brief cover letter to our email addresswith the subject line “Chef Application – Wedge

View Country House & Spa.”