Company Description
MAMA?
Founded in 2008 by Serge Trigano and his sons Jérémie and Benjamin (co-founders of Club Med), Mama Shelter is a creator of living spaces and a daily director!
These are atypical places, where everyone feels at home, places born of a blend of influences, freedoms, sensations and emotions. Each Mama tells the story of the city in which it is located, and all influences blend together. We offer our guests a joyful atmosphere and exceptional service at an affordable price.
More than just rooms and restaurants, Mama Shelter is a dynamic, a vibe: they are true urban refuges, not only aesthetically pleasing and modern but also popular, welcoming and sexy.
Whatever your role, we're all here to make the customer experience as unforgettable as possible.
Our mission: to bring little moments of happiness to people.
Our growth has enabled us to offer our teams great career paths through internal development and international mobility, and it's not a question of diplomas or years of experience.
Mama Shelter is part of Ennismore, a creative hotel group rooted in cultures and destinations, with a global portfolio of brands. Ennismore is a joint venture with Accor, founded in 2021.
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Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Mama is an inclusive company, and our ambition is to recruit and promote diverse talent.
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. 🔥🎶
WORK AUTHORISATION 🌍
- Applicants must already hold valid work rights/work authorisation for South Africa. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country where the role is based.
Additional Information
Next, we're sure you know the tune 🎶:
- First melody: “At Mama, no AI! We review your application in person and take the time to understand your background. 🎧
- First verse: We organise an initial telephone interview with our People & Culture Team to see if your application fits in with our rhythm. 🤳
- Chorus: Once you've passed the phone interview, we'll arrange a remote meeting 💻 or a meeting at Mama 🤝 to meet the Gang!
- Last verse: Naturally, you'll receive a response from us within two to three weeks at the latest, whether it's a ✔️ or a ✖️.
