Demi Chef de Partie - Moroccan Cuisine

Accor; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to prepare and present authentic Moroccan dishes, applying traditional recipes and presentation standards.

You will support the Chef de Partie, supervise junior staff, ensure mise en place, HACCP compliance, and contribute to banquets and events, with flexibility to work weekends.

The role requires a culinary degree and at least 2 years’ experience, plus strong teamwork and time management in a dynamic kitchen.

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.
• 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

• Prepare and present Moroccan dishes according to traditional recipes and standards.
• Support the Chef de Partie in daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise Commis Chefs and Kitchen Helpers during food prep and service.
• Ensure mise en place is ready for all service periods.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Maintain HACCP food safety and hygiene standards.
• Control food costs through proper portioning and minimization of wastage.
• Assist with inventory counts and stock requisitions.
• Train and develop junior team members.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is operated safely and maintained properly.
• Support special events, banquets, and buffet operations as required.

Skills

Food preparation

Team collaboration

Time management

Safety hygiene

Moroccan cuisine

Education

Culinary degree or diploma

Tools

Standard kitchen equipment

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