Demi Chef De Partie

Kempinski Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels in Dubai seeks a Demi Chef de Partie to support the Executive Chef in delivering exceptional European luxury cuisine. You will handle mise-en-place, assist with menu items, and ensure consistent quality across service.

With at least 2 years in a five-star international hotel, you thrive under pressure, communicate well with the team, and share a passion for precision, hygiene, and guest satisfaction in a busy luxury kitchen.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a five star international chain hotel
• Ability to read recipes and strong cooking knowledge
• Good communication and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Prepare in advance food, beverage, material and equipment needed for the service.
• Cook and serve dishes according to the restaurant’s menu
• Monitor and order ingredients, supplies and equipment
• Provide direction to the Kitchen helpers, including Commis, Cooks, Kitchen Attendants and Stewards.
• Clean and re-set their working area
• On-the-job training and progress records for staff
• Support cost saving and hygiene in the kitchen
• Attend all briefings and prepare kitchen equipment

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Team player

Quality driven

Job description

Demi Chef De Partie

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Department: Kitchen

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: United Arab Emirates - Dubai

Reporting To: Sous Chef

Description

As a Demi Chef de Partie you are responsible to prepare food in accordance with the standard recipes and specifications in the designated area of work as determined by the Executive Chef and support the Chef de Partie by preparing, presenting, storing and serving a selection of dishes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare in advance food, beverage, material and equipment needed for the service.
• Cook and serve dishes according to the restaurant’s menu
• Monitor and order ingredients, supplies and equipment
• Provide direction to the Kitchen helpers, including Commis, Cooks, Kitchen Attendants and Stewards.
• Clean and re-set their working area.
• Conducting on the job training in accordance with the departmental standards and procedures and maintaining a record of progress for each staff member.
• Recycle where-ever possible and enforce cost saving measures to staff.
• Maintain a hygienic kitchen and high standards of personal hygiene.
• Attend all briefing
• Prepare kitchen equipment for use.
• Assemble and prepare ingredients for menu items.
• Prepare simple food items. “mis-en-place”
• Assist with checking, receiving and storing of goods.
• Maintain storage areas.

Job Requirements:

• At least 2 years in a five star international chain hotel
• Should understand how to read recipes and a good knowledge of cooking
• Good communication skills
• Should be result & quality driven.
• Entrepreneurial, straightforward, leader, team player, works well under pressure. people oriented.
• Passionate for European Luxury.

About Kempinski

Founded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.

Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.

For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.

In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.