CDP - International Cuisine

AWJ Investments; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance covering all needed

Annual leave as per company policy

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Kitopi is seeking a Chef de Partie – International Cuisine to join its dynamic kitchen team in Dubai. You will be responsible for preparing items across starters, salads, mains and desserts, while maintaining high quality and presentation aligned to brand standards.

Ideal candidates have CDP or Demi CDP experience in international concepts, strong nutrition-focused techniques, and a team-oriented, detail-driven mindset in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CDP or strong Demi CDP in international concepts.
• Good knowledge of nutrition-focused cooking techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute menu items including Starter, Salad, main courses and desserts.
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet brand standards.
• Manage your section efficiently during service.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and cleanliness.
• Control food waste and assist with stock management.
• Support junior kitchen staff and promote teamwork.

Skills

CDP experience

Nutrition-focused cooking

Fast-paced kitchen

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

Kitopi is the region's leading creator and partner for magical food experiences. With a purpose to satisfy the world’s appetite to create joy, Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands, serving as enablers in the industry by helping brands grow and scale in both the delivery and dine-in spaces.

Launched in Dubai, UAE, in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the food tech space. Kitopi’s kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) - an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real time.

With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar.

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Chef de Partie – International Cuisine to join our dynamic kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in preparing nutritious, balanced, and high-quality dishes while maintaining excellent presentation and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute menu items including Starter, Salad, main courses and desserts.
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet brand standards.
• Manage your section efficiently during service.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and cleanliness.
• Control food waste and assist with stock management.
• Support junior kitchen staff and promote teamwork.

Requirements

• Proven experience as CDP or strong Demi CDP in international concepts
• Good knowledge of nutrition-focused cooking techniques
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced kitchen environment
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Team‑oriented with a positive attitude

Benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities with hard and soft skill training to help you improve and challenge yourself.
• Be involved in customized trainings.
• Have the chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Become part of one of the most caring communities out there.
• The famous team activities and social events bursting with fun.
• Annual leave as per the company policy.
• Medical Insurance covering all necessary services.

So, what does it really mean to work at Kitopi?

We are constantly striving to make Kitopi the best place to work, by empowering you to be the best version of yourself every day. Our company values act as our guiding principles to help ensure that everyone feels safe, included, and like they truly belong. Kitopi is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate rich diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures and have a 0-tolerance policy towards racism, bigotry, and hate.

Customer-obsessed and tech-enabled, at Kitopi, we are a team of passionate humans who are on a mission together to satisfy the world’s appetite and create joy.