Demi Chef de Partie

W Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

W Hotels in Dubai seeks an experienced Culinary professional to prepare meals, regulate oven temperatures, and ensure high standards of presentation. The role involves coordinating with the Chef, maintaining food logs, and contributing to daily specials and stock management.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in related roles, with a technical/vocational education and a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Professional kitchen experience preferred in F&B/Culinary roles.
• Experience with overseeing food preparation and safety standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and coordinate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals or substitute items as directed.
• Regulate oven, broiler, grill, and roaster temperatures.
• Thaw frozen items and ensure proper portioning and garnish.
• Maintain food logs and monitor quality/quantity of prepared food.
• Communicate needs during busy periods; support Chef with excess items.
• Inform kitchen and service staff of specials and stock status.
• Prepare cooked foods following recipes and quality standards; prepare cold foods.
• Assist in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and coaching staff; act as role model.

Skills

Food preparation

Oven and grill operation

Food safety & hygiene

Team communication

Recipe adherence

Education

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree

Job description

Job Description:

Additional Information

Job Number 26101188

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location West Crescent, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates,VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Non-Management

Position Summary

Prepare special meals or substitute items. Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared. Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Ensure the quality of the food items. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods.

Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Anticipate and address guests’ service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Preferred Qualification

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
• Related Work Experience: At least 3 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

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