Demi Chef de Partie - Main Kitchen

JW Marriott; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand in Dubai is seeking a dedicated individual for a food preparation role. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food safety and quality standards, along with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include maintaining food quality, assisting in staff training, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a diverse team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of related work experience.
• Understand and follow recipes and quality standards.
• Ability to move and lift objects up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals and ensure proper food quality.
• Assist in hiring, training, and coaching employees.
• Maintain food logs and communicate with service staff.

Skills

Food preparation

Team collaboration

Food safety standards

Communication

Education

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree

Job description

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.