Demi Chef / Chef De Partie

Independent Food Company; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A UAE-based hospitality firm is seeking Head Chefs to lead culinary operations across multiple restaurants. Responsibilities include team leadership, kitchen setup, and ensuring food safety and hygiene. Candidates should have culinary qualifications and be willing to work flexible hours including weekends. Passion for food and service is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a culinary role required.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation best practices essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen before the restaurant opens.
• Cook specific portions of each meal.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen area.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school qualification

Job description

Driven to create unique home‑grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE‑based hospitality company with multiple concepts under its umbrella – SALT, Switch, Parker's, Grind, Somewhere and Public.

We are currently hiring for a number of Head Chefs to lead the entire culinary operation which includes planning, organization, training, and leadership of all BOH operations for a number of restaurants in the UAE. The Chef De Partie will work collaboratively with sous Chef and Head Chef to ensure successful running of the restaurant.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting up the kitchen prior to a restaurant’s opening
• Preparing a particular kitchen station by bringing all food containers to that point in the line
• Cooking a specific portion of each plated meal
• Assisting with marinating, cutting and precooking foods
• Cleaning the kitchen before the restaurant closes
• Cleaning and sanitising their area with warm water and soap
• Wrapping unused items and storing them in proper areas at the end of a shift
• Plating food creatively and maximising customer enjoyment

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Qualification from a culinary school.
• Past experience working in a similar role.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Knowledge of best practices for safety and sanitation.
• Passion for delivering great food and service.
• Multitasking and organizational ability.
• Available to work shifts during weekends and holidays.