Chef de Partie-Six Senses The Palm Dubai

InterContinental Hotels Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-4 years of experience in a similar high-end setting, be knowledgeable in various cooking techniques and cuisines, and possess excellent knife skills. Responsibilities include preparing a variety of dishes, maintaining quality standards, and managing operational budget effectively. The role requires adherence to safety and hygiene practices, making it essential for applicants to have relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• At least 2-4 years of kitchen experience in luxury hotels or similar.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods and food safety certifications.
• Experience working in different kitchen sections such as grill and pasta.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meats, seafood, and vegetables using various cooking equipment.
• Ensure quality of products served and manage portion sizes.
• Assist in controlling operational budget and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Broiler equipment use

Meat and fish cookery

Proficient knife skills

Mediterranean cuisine knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospitality diploma/degree

Tools

MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Check incoming produce, ensuring that all food merchandise is in accordance with order sheets, receiving records and purchasing specifications.
• Know and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules and guidelines.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Assist in the control of the outlet operational budget, ensuring that all costs are strictly controlled maximizing profitability.
• Record guest complaints, requests and solutions and reports them to the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef.
• Complete understanding of and adhere to the Six Senses’ policy relating to fire, hygiene and safety.
• Ensures all equipment and working area are kept clean and in good working condition.
• Upkeep Six Senses guidelines and standards of service and operation. My performance benchmarks are maintained and exceeded.
• Strictly adhere to LQA standards and guest comments.

Qualification

To execute the position of Chef de Partie, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2-4 years kitchen experience in a full-service outlet or similar setting. Hospitality diploma/degree from a recognized hospitality school is preferred.

Knowledge of the use of broiler equipment and understanding of meat and fish cookery, proficient knife skills and understand farm to table concept. Specialized in fast paced A la carte operations and has sound knowledge of mediterranean cuisine. Experience working in cold, hot, pasta and grill sections of the kitchen.

Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.

Technical skills include MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Chef de Partie at Six Senses The Palm, Dubai It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent to the position.

Six Senses The Palm, Dubai is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.