Chef de Partie - Chinese / Cantonese Kitchen

Rosewood Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Complimentary room nights

Learning & development opportunities

Global career opportunities

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Rosewood Abu Dhabi’s Culinary team seeks a Chef de Partie to lead a specific kitchen section, ensuring top-quality dishes align with Rosewood standards and cost objectives. You will support leadership, mentor junior staff, and uphold health, safety, and sanitation practices to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role emphasizes culinary excellence, teamwork, and guest satisfaction in a luxury hotel environment, requiring strong organizational skills and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Extensive culinary experience in luxury hotel, resort, or high-quality restaurant
• Passion for food, culinary innovation, and memorable guest experiences
• Strong technical culinary knowledge across cuisines and techniques
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to coach and develop team members
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure
• Fluent English; additional languages are a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of an assigned kitchen section, ensuring quality, consistency, and service excellence
• Prepare and present menu items according to established recipes and standards
• Monitor product quality, portions, and cost management initiatives
• Maintain stock levels and support inventory control and mise en place
• Coach and mentor junior culinary associates within the kitchen brigade
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety standards

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Menu planning

English fluency

Job description

We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact.

As a pioneering collective with a common purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood Hotel Group, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place.

OUR PURPOSE AND CULTURE

We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact.

As a pioneering collective with a common purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood Hotel Group, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place.

THE TEAM

The Culinary team at Rosewood Abu Dhabi is committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences through creativity, craftsmanship, and operational excellence. Working across our restaurants, lounges, banqueting operations, and in-room dining venues, the team consistently strives to exceed guest expectations through outstanding food quality and innovation.

As a Chef de Partie, you will report to the Junior Sous Chef and play a key role in leading your assigned kitchen section while supporting the development of junior culinary associates and contributing to the success of the overall culinary operation.

YOUR ROLE

As a Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for the efficient operation of your assigned kitchen section, ensuring the preparation and presentation of food consistently meet Rosewood's quality standards, recipes, and operational objectives.

You will support kitchen leadership in maintaining food quality, controlling costs, developing team members, and ensuring that all culinary operations are conducted in accordance with health, safety, and sanitation standards. Through your expertise and leadership, you will help create exceptional dining experiences for our guests.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE THE PLACE

• Lead the daily operation of an assigned kitchen section, ensuring quality, consistency, and service excellence
• Prepare and present menu items according to established recipes, culinary standards, and presentation guidelines
• Monitor product quality, portion control, and food consistency while supporting cost management initiatives
• Maintain appropriate stock levels and support inventory control and mise en place preparation
• Coach and mentor junior culinary associates, supporting their growth and development within the kitchen brigade
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety standards at all times
  

COULD THIS BE YOU?

• You have extensive culinary experience within a luxury hotel, resort, or quality-driven restaurant environment
• You are passionate about food, culinary innovation, and creating memorable guest experiences
• You possess strong technical culinary knowledge and experience across a variety of cuisines and cooking techniques
• You have leadership skills and enjoy coaching and developing team members
• You demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure
• You communicate fluently in English; additional language skills are considered an advantage
  

OUR BENEFITS

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your wellbeing, professional growth, and life beyond work. This includes medical coverage, paid time off, complimentary room nights, learning and development opportunities, global career opportunities, and industry-leading paid parental leave supporting eligible associates across all paths to parenthood.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Rosewood Hotel Group, your voice is heard and valued. We’re a community that encourages associates to be themselves, not fit into a fixed culture, and this philosophy shines through in our commitment to reflect and honor the history, culture, and geography of our destinations. We are committed to building meaningful relationships, fostering inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone can thrive through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) strategy.