Demi Chef de Partie: Lead Kitchen Operations

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted rates worldwide

Learning programs

Career growth

CSR activities

Job summary

Swissotel Al Ghurair & Swissotel Living Al Ghurair Hotel in Dubai seeks a Demi Chef De Partie to uphold the highest standards of food quality, taste, presentation and hygiene. You will oversee daily kitchen operations and train Commis and trainees to develop culinary skills.

You will handle kitchen equipment, ensure proper food handling, supervise team performance, and maintain strict adherence to HACCP and hotel standards, while supporting shifts and inter-kitchen coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in the hotel or hospitality industry.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage a kitchen team effectively.
• Creative and passionate about culinary arts, food quality, and delivering outstanding guest service.
• Ability to perform under high-pressure conditions while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards (HACCP), and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Handle and maintain kitchen equipment, machinery, and tools.
• Ensure proper care, handling, and utilization of all food items in the preparation kitchen.
• Maintain polite communication and professional demeanor in interactions with guests and team members.
• Ensure behavior and personal appearance set a positive example for all heartists and reflect the hotel’s standards.
• Supervise and monitor the performance of team members under your supervision.
• Prepare and check store requisitions in advance, ensuring adequate defrosting and supply for kitchen operations.
• Monitor daily orders for satellite kitchens and manage inter-kitchen transfers and production reports.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, sanitation, and cleaning in the preparation kitchen, following kitchen manuals.
• Delegate work effectively, coordinate shifts, and leave clear instructions for the next team.
• Adhere to all house rules, assist in enforcing them, and perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

People management

Culinary arts

Food safety HACCP

High-pressure performance

Guest service

Job description

Swissotel Al Ghurair & Swissotel Living Al Ghurair Hotel in Dubai seeks a Demi Chef De Partie to uphold the highest standards of food quality, taste, presentation and hygiene. You will oversee daily kitchen operations and train Commis and trainees to develop culinary skills.

You will handle kitchen equipment, ensure proper food handling, supervise team performance, and maintain strict adherence to HACCP and hotel standards, while supporting shifts and inter-kitchen coordination.