Demi Chef de Partie, Cold Kitchen — Luxury Hotel Prep

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled Demi Chef de Partie to join our Cold Kitchen team. You will support the preparation and presentation of salads, dressings, and other cold dishes while upholding freshness, quality, hygiene, and exceptional plate presentation in a luxury hotel setting.

The role requires prior Demi Chef de Partie or similar experience, strong HACCP knowledge, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure with a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Demi Chef de Partie, Commis Chef, or in a similar culinary role, preferably within a luxury hotel or upscale restaurant.
• Experience in cold kitchen operations, including salads, appetisers, cold platters, and buffet preparation, is preferred.
• Culinary qualifications or formal professional kitchen training are an advantage.
• Good knowledge of food preparation techniques, ingredient handling, and food presentation.
• Understanding of HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and temperature control requirements.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining high culinary standards.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks during busy service periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Partie in managing the daily operations of the Cold Kitchen, ensuring smooth and efficient food preparation.
• Prepare and present salads, cold appetisers, sandwiches, canapés, dressings, dips, and other cold kitchen items according to established recipes and standards.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients and presented in accordance with the hotel's culinary standards.
• Organise and complete daily mise en place, ensuring all ingredients, equipment, and workstations are ready before service.
• Maintain consistency in flavour, portion sizes, freshness, and presentation across all prepared dishes.
• Assist with buffet preparation, food displays, cold platters, and event catering requirements as assigned.
• Ensure proper storage, labelling, dating, and stock rotation of all ingredients in accordance with food safety procedures.
• Monitor food quality and temperature throughout preparation, storage, and service to maintain freshness and safety.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP standards, particularly temperature control and safe handling of ready-to-eat foods.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of cold kitchen workstations, refrigerators, utensils, and equipment.
• Support the Chef de Partie in supervising and guiding Commis Chefs, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and correctly.
• Coordinate with other kitchen sections to ensure timely preparation and seamless service during busy periods.
• Monitor stock levels, minimise food waste, and practise effective portion control to support cost management.
• Assist in checking deliveries to ensure ingredients meet the required quality, freshness, and specification standards.
• Contribute ideas for new dishes, seasonal menus, and creative food presentations when required.
• Follow kitchen opening, closing, cleaning, and handover procedures in accordance with hotel standards.
• Report equipment malfunctions, stock shortages, and food quality concerns to the Chef de Partie or Sous Chef promptly.

Skills

Demi Chef de Partie

Luxury hotel experience

Cold kitchen operations

HACCP knowledge

Teamwork

Pressure management

Flexibility

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

InterContinental Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled Demi Chef de Partie to join our Cold Kitchen team. You will support the preparation and presentation of salads, dressings, and other cold dishes while upholding freshness, quality, hygiene, and exceptional plate presentation in a luxury hotel setting.

The role requires prior Demi Chef de Partie or similar experience, strong HACCP knowledge, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure with a positive attitude.