Chef De Partie

Emirates Flight Catering; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Flight Catering in Dubai seeks a seasoned culinary professional to guide and monitor the Cold Kitchen Team on a shift basis. The role may entail filling in as a Sous Chef during leaves or peak periods, coordinating activities with internal clients and suppliers to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of culinary experience in a 5-star environment, strong leadership, and a track record in high-volume catering.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the culinary field.
• Hotel Catering equivalent in 5-star facility with an excellent knowledge in all aspects of cooking and different cuisines.
• Previous experience in high volume and / or banqueting in a large kitchen team preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely and efficient preparation of all departmental/section food items according to the specifications, recipes and passenger load requirements.
• Monitor product storage, handling and consumption at all stages of production ensuring compliance to production standards and specifications.
• Monitor portion and waste control to optimise cost. Actively participate in creating awareness on waste, material usage and efficiency; investigate variances and take corrective action.
• Train and communicate to staff on products, processes, menus, ingredients and equipment in the area of operation on an ongoing basis.
• Manage resource allocations in terms of material, staff and equipment in a logical and effective manner to deliver desired outputs of the department.
• Propose, define and implement ways to reduce costs/ expenses in a pro-active manner and act as a bridge between seniors and the team, for cascade and escalation of issues/ideas.
• Propose and implement recipe/ specification revisions in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor and report equipment downtime and work with concerned team to design preventive maintenance schedules for his/her area/section.
• Train and guide the team to ensure scheduling and prioritizing of work to avoid any delays or quality concerns and to accommodate late orders or changes where reasonable.
• Adhere and apply all systems and procedures applicable in the workplace in accordance with company policies including but not limited to SOPs, GMPs, ISO9001-2008 QMS, OHSAS etc.

Skills

Feedback & coaching

Self-development

Responsibility

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Hotel Management or Culinary degree

Job description

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 23 October 2026

Job Reference/ID: 657

Job Description / Role:

Jobholder guides, assists and monitors performance of Cold Kitchen Team team during his/her shift. Coordinates all activities during his/her shift within the section and communicate where necessary with internal clients and suppliers. This jobholder may fill-in for a Sous Chef role as a leave reliever or for longer terms depending on work dimensions of the specific team/section.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for timely and efficient preparation of all departmental/section food items according to the specifications, recipes and passenger load requirements.
• Monitor product storage, handling and consumption at all stages of production ensuring compliance to production standards and specifications.
• Monitor portion and waste control to optimise cost. Actively participate in creating awareness on waste, material usage and efficiency; investigate variances and take corrective action.
• Train and communicate to staff on products, processes, menus, ingredients and equipment in the area of operation on an ongoing basis.
• Manage resource allocations in terms of material, staff and equipment in a logical and effective manner to deliver desired outputs of the department.
• Propose, define and implement ways to reduce costs/ expenses in a pro-active manner and act as a bridge between seniors and the team, for cascade and escalation of issues/ideas.
• Propose and implement recipe/ specification revisions in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor and report equipment downtime and work with concerned team to design preventive maintenance schedules for his/her area/section.
• Train and guide the team to ensure scheduling and prioritizing of work to avoid any delays or quality concerns and to accommodate late orders or changes where reasonable.
• Adhere and apply all systems and procedures applicable in the workplace in accordance with company policies including but not limited to SOPs, GMPs, ISO9001-2008 QMS, OHSAS etc.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the culinary field.
• Hotel Catering equivalent in 5-star facility with an excellent knowledge in all aspects of cooking and different cuisines.
• Previous experience in high volume and / or banqueting in a large kitchen team preferred.

Education Qualifications: Hotel Management or Culinary degree.

Skills Required:

• Ability to provide feedback and coaching.
• Ability to develop himself / herself in the current role and beyond.
• Willingness to take on responsibility.
• Problem solving and decision-making ability in real time, creative and out of box thinking.
• Strong Interpersonal skills, organizational skills and effective Training and communication skills.

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company:

Emirates Flight Catering provides catering, food production, hospitality, and support services for aviation and related businesses. It recruits across culinary, food production, engineering, logistics, supply chain, quality, finance, technology, human resources, and service operations.

Company Industry: Hospitality

Closing Date: 5 November 2026