Demi Chef de Partie - Moroccan Cuisine

AccorHotels Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AccorHotels Middle East in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Demi Chef de Partie to prepare authentic Moroccan dishes and lead a small kitchen team. You will ensure mise en place, quality, and safety standards while supporting daily operations and guest service in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a culinary degree, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and a passion for Moroccan cuisine. The role requires flexibility across shifts, including weekends and holidays, with a strong

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or diploma from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Demi Chef de Partie or in a similar role.
• Excellent culinary skills and proficiency in various food preparation techniques.
• Proficient in operating standard kitchen equipment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Creativity and passion for culinary arts.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift heavy items when necessary.
• Experience working with Moroccan chefs or in authentic Moroccan restaurants is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ability to prepare and present Moroccan dishes according to traditional recipes and presentation standards.
• Understanding of Moroccan cooking techniques, including slow-cooking, braising, grilling, and clay-pot cooking.
• Support the Chef de Partie in the daily operation of the assigned kitchen section.
• Supervise and guide Commis Chefs and Kitchen Helpers during food preparation and service.
• Ensure mise en place is prepared and available for all service periods.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, and presentation before service.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Control food costs through proper portioning and minimization of wastage.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and stock rotation (FIFO).
• Assist with inventory counts and stock requisitions.
• Train and develop junior team members.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is operated safely and maintained properly.
• Support special events, banquets, and buffet operations as required.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Time management

Organizational skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Stamina

Food safety

Moroccan cuisine knowledge

Education

Culinary degree/diploma

Job description

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to prepare and present Moroccan dishes according to traditional recipes and presentation standards.
• Understanding of Moroccan cooking techniques, including slow-cooking, braising, grilling, and clay-pot cooking.
• Support the Chef de Partie in the daily operation of the assigned kitchen section.
• Supervise and guide Commis Chefs and Kitchen Helpers during food preparation and service.
• Ensure mise en place is prepared and available for all service periods.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, and presentation before service.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Control food costs through proper portioning and minimization of wastage.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and stock rotation (FIFO).
• Assist with inventory counts and stock requisitions.
• Train and develop junior team members.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is operated safely and maintained properly.
• Support special events, banquets, and buffet operations as required.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or diploma from a recognized institution
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Demi Chef de Partie or in a similar role
• Excellent culinary skills and proficiency in various food preparation techniques
• Proficient in operating standard kitchen equipment
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Creativity and passion for culinary arts
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift heavy items when necessary
• Experience working with Moroccan chefs or in authentic Moroccan restaurants is highly desirable.