Chef de Partie - Chinese / Cantonese Kitchen

Rosewood Hotels and Resorts; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosewood Abu Dhabi is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead a kitchen section, report to the Junior Sous Chef, and contribute to the overall culinary operation with precision and passion.

You will uphold Rosewood’s quality standards, mentor junior cooks, control portions, maintain food safety, and collaborate with the leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests in a luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive culinary experience in luxury hotel, resort, or quality-driven restaurant environments.
• Strong technical culinary knowledge across cuisines and cooking techniques.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail; thrives under pressure.

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 presentation guidelines.
• Monitor product quality, portion control and food cost; support inventory control.
• Coach and mentor junior culinary associates to support growth and development.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation and workplace safety standards at all times.
• Collaborate with kitchen leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary knowledge

English proficiency

Job description

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

YOUR ROLE

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