Chef de Partie - International Cuisine

Atlantis; Dubai; On-site; AED 111,600 - 156,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Annual flights

Life insurance

Incentives

F&B privileges

Staff discounts

Professional training

Career mobility

Wellness program

Job summary

Atlantis, Dubai, seeks a Chef de Partie – International Cuisine to join a luxury resort kitchen delivering Michelin-style dining. You should have 2–3 years of international cuisine experience and formal culinary training.

You will manage mise en place, supervise junior chefs, assist with menu development, and ensure HACCP compliance while maintaining quality during high-volume service in a fast-paced multicultural team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in international cuisine.
• Previous experience in a Michelin‑starred restaurant or comparable fine‑dining environment.
• Formal culinary education, apprenticeship, diploma or professional kitchen training.
• Strong knowledge of classical and modern cooking techniques.
• Practical understanding of HACCP principles and commercial kitchen hygiene.
• Experience managing a designated kitchen section during preparation and service.
• Ability to maintain consistency under pressure and during high‑volume operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage mise en place and day‑to‑day production within the assigned kitchen section.
• Prepare and present dishes according to approved recipes, portion standards, and plating specifications.
• Support the Sous Chef in maintaining consistent food quality throughout preparation and service.
• Organise the workstation before each service period and confirm that ingredients, equipment and utensils are ready.
• Monitor cooking times, temperatures, seasoning, texture and presentation before dishes leave the section.
• Coordinate with other culinary sections and stewarding teams to maintain a smooth kitchen workflow.
• Supervise junior chefs, commis chefs and trainees assigned to the section.
• Demonstrate correct culinary techniques and provide practical guidance during preparation and service.
• Participate in menu development, tastings, seasonal promotions and special event planning.

Job description

Chef de Partie – International Cuisine, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Employment type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 2 to 3 years
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mise en place and day‑to‑day production within the assigned kitchen section.
• Prepare and present dishes according to approved recipes, portion standards, and plating specifications.
• Support the Sous Chef in maintaining consistent food quality throughout preparation and service.
• Organise the workstation before each service period and confirm that ingredients, equipment, and utensils are ready.
• Monitor cooking times, temperatures, seasoning, texture and presentation before dishes leave the section.
• Coordinate with other culinary sections and stewarding teams to maintain a smooth kitchen workflow.
• Supervise junior chefs, commis chefs and trainees assigned to the section.
• Demonstrate correct culinary techniques and provide practical guidance during preparation and service.
• Participate in menu development, tastings, seasonal promotions and special event planning.
• Assist with recipe testing and provide operational feedback on preparation methods and service feasibility.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels and communicate ingredient requirements before shortages affect production.
• Check deliveries and stored ingredients for quality, freshness, labeling and correct rotation.
• Apply first‑in, first‑out procedures and support effective food cost and waste control.
• Follow HACCP requirements and all resort food safety, sanitation and hygiene procedures.
• Keep workstations, cold storage, equipment and preparation areas clean and properly organised.
• Report damaged equipment, maintenance needs, supply issues and food safety concerns promptly.
• Minimise waste through accurate preparation, portion control and responsible ingredient handling.
• Support banquet functions, culinary events, new restaurant promotions and high‑volume service periods.
• Step into additional responsibilities when required to maintain kitchen continuity.
• Work collaboratively with a multicultural culinary team in a fast‑paced luxury resort environment.

Ideal Profile

• Minimum 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in international cuisine.
• Previous experience in a Michelin‑starred restaurant or comparable fine‑dining environment.
• Formal culinary education, apprenticeship, diploma or professional kitchen training.
• Strong knowledge of classical and modern cooking techniques.
• Practical understanding of HACCP principles and commercial kitchen hygiene.
• Experience managing a designated kitchen section during preparation and service.
• Ability to maintain consistency under pressure and during high‑volume operations.
• Confidence in food preparation, portion control, plating and quality inspection.
• Capable of training junior team members and monitoring their work.
• Organised approach to mise en place, stock rotation, labeling and storage.
• Flexible and willing to support events, promotions, menu changes and operational priorities.
• Strong teamwork skills and respect for colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Reliable, disciplined and prepared to take ownership of section performance.
• Willing to work rotating shifts, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Skills Set

• International cuisine
• Michelin‑star kitchen experience
• Mise en place
• Fine‑dining food preparation
• Culinary section management
• Food presentation
• Recipe execution
• Portion control
• HACCP compliance
• Food safety
• Kitchen sanitation
• Stock rotation
• Inventory monitoring
• Waste reduction
• Menu development
• Junior chef training
• Banquet support
• High‑volume service
• Quality control
• Multicultural teamwork
• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Luxury resort dining

Benefits

• Competitive tax‑free salary paid in UAE Dirhams.
• Comprehensive medical insurance with dental coverage.
• Annual flights home.
• Life insurance.
• Incentive opportunities.
• Food and beverage privileges.
• Discounted rates at Kerzner properties worldwide.
• Access to professional culinary training.
• Internal promotions and career mobility.
• Wellness programs.
• Long‑term development opportunities across the Kerzner International portfolio.