Demi Chef De Partie

Calo Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Calo Inc. is seeking a Demi Chef De Partie to work alongside the Head Chef, managing daily kitchen activities and supporting menu preparation. You will maintain food quality and freshness, oversee staff, and assist with ordering and stocking to uphold exceptional standards.

The ideal candidate has a strong à la carte background, a culinary degree or equivalent, and solid English communication skills. This role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and delivering high-quality plates in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience as a Demi Chef De Partie (DCDP).
• Minimum of 5 years of hospitality experience in dine-in, à la carte, fine dining or casual dining settings.
• Culinary degree or equivalent hotel/restaurant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen operations meet Calo's quality standards and timelines.
• Lead the section team in a timely and efficient manner.
• Fill in for the section head in planning and directing food preparation when necessary.
• Resourcefully solve issues and seize control of any problematic situation.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish a working schedule, and assess staff performance.
• Clearly communicate tasks to team members.
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately.
• Comply with sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers.
• Produce high-quality plates in design and taste.

Skills

DCDP experience

Hospitality 5+ years

English communication

Culinary leadership

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

About Calo

Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We’re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.

About Calo

Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We’re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Demi Chef De Partie working alongside the Head Chef to manage daily kitchen activities. This includes supporting with menu preparation, maintaining food quality and freshness, overseeing staff, and monitoring ordering and stocking. For this role, we are seeking candidates with a strong à la carte background. The successful candidate will use their culinary and managerial skills to play a key role in elevating our guest experience and maintaining exceptional standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely manner that meets Calo's quality standards
• Lead the team in a timely and efficient manner in the assigned section
• Fill in for the section head in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish a working schedule, and assess staff’s performance
• Must be able to clearly communicate tasks to team members
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers
• Produce high-quality plates, both design and taste-wise

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

• Must have had previous experience as a DCDP.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience within the hospitality and in a dine-in, à la carte, fine dining or casual dining restaurant.
• The candidate should have a minimum qualification of a culinary degree or equivalent experience in a Hotel or Restaurant setting
• Must be currently present in KSA
• Must be a proficient communicator in English

Knowledge & Competency

• Has had team-leading experiences
• Exceptional proven ability in kitchen management
• Ability to divide responsibilities and monitor progress
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes

Personality

• Strong communicator
• Pleasant personality and able to lead with empathy and patience
• Customer service mindset