Chef De Partie

Paramount Hotel Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Paramount Hotel Dubai is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join our culinary cast and uphold Paramount standards across multi-service dining. This hands-on role rewards meticulous, creative cooks who thrive in a fast-paced, premium hospitality setting.

You will lead your section with precise mise en place, high food safety standards and consistent presentation. The hotel offers a dynamic team and opportunities to showcase culinary excellence in breakfast, lunch and dinner services.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and presentation.
• HACCP and food safety knowledge.
• Ability to work fast, accurately and with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and garnish orders per recipes, specs and Paramount standards.
• Maintain highest quality, consistency and presentation across breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Own your section: set up, keep mise en place, equipment ready.
• Check delivered products for quality and quantity; report shortages or issues.
• Maintain accurate prep and presentation specs for dishes in your section.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene, sanitation and HACCP standards.
• Coordinate daily tasks with Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine and other kitchen sections.
• Support cost control and waste management while preserving quality.
• Assist with buffet presentation and hotel culinary experiences.
• Stay proactive and creative to deliver exceptional culinary experiences.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary school qualification

Job description

At Paramount Hotel Dubai, every experience is part of the show—and our culinary team plays a starring role.

We’re looking for a passionate, skilled and quality-driven Chef de Partie to join our Culinary Cast and bring creativity, consistency and exceptional standards to every plate.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who takes pride in culinary excellence, attention to detail and delivering memorable dining experiences in a fast‑paced, premium hospitality environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Prepare, cook and properly garnish food orders in line with recipes, specifications and Paramount standards
• Ensure the highest standards of quality, consistency and presentation across breakfast, lunch and dinner service
• Take ownership of your assigned section, ensuring your mise en place, workstation and equipment are fully prepared and maintained
• Check the quality and quantity of products delivered and report any shortages or quality concerns to your supervisor
• Maintain accurate preparation, cooking and presentation specifications for all dishes produced within your section
• Follow the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, sanitation and HACCP
• Coordinate daily tasks with the Sous Chef / Chef de Cuisine and work closely with other kitchen sections
• Support effective cost control and waste management while maintaining quality standards
• Assist with buffet presentation, decorations and other culinary experiences across the hotel
• Stay proactive, creative and focused on continuously delivering exceptional culinary experiences

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 5–7 years’ culinary experience, including at least 3 years in a similar role within a 5-star international hotel or premium hospitality environment
• High School Diploma; Hotel/Culinary School qualification or equivalent is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, presentation and kitchen operations
• HACCP and food safety knowledge
• Ability to work with speed, efficiency and attention to detail while maintaining a positive attitude
• Well organised with strong planning and coordination skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multicultural and fast‑paced kitchen environment
• A genuine passion for food, creativity and delivering consistently high standards

If you’re someone who takes ownership, thrives under pressure and believes every plate deserves to be part of the show, this is your opportunity to take centre stage.