Demi Chef De Partie

InterContinental Hotels Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in the UAE is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to oversee food preparation and quality control in a high-end kitchen. Responsibilities include cooking a variety of dishes, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and assisting in budget control. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience in a full-service outlet and possesses strong culinary skills. A hospitality diploma is preferred. Join a prestigious team dedicated to exceptional culinary experiences.

Qualifications

• At least 2-4 years kitchen experience in a full-service outlet.
• Specialized in fast-paced A la carte operation.
• Alcohol awareness certification or food handler card required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food items for cooking.
• Ensure quality of products served.
• Control outlet operational budget for profitability.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and working area.

Skills

Broiler equipment knowledge

Meat and fish cookery

Knife skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospitality diploma/degree

Job description

As Demi Chef de Partie, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation in the following:

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Check incoming produce, ensuring that all food merchandise is in accordance with order sheets, receiving records and purchasing specifications.
• Knows and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules and guidelines.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Assist in the control of the outlet operational budget, ensuring that all costs are strictly controlled maximizing profitability.
• Records guest complaints, requests and solutions and reports them to the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef.
• Complete understanding of and adhere to the Six Senses’ policy relating to fire, hygiene and safety.
• Ensures all equipment and working area are kept clean and in good working condition.
• Upkeep Six Senses guidelines and standards of service and operation. My performance benchmarks are maintained and exceeded.
• Strictly adhere to LQA standards and guest comments.

Qualifications

To execute the position of Demi Chef de Partie, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2-4 years kitchen experience in a full-service outlet or similar setting. Hospitality diploma/degree from a recognized hospitality school is preferred.

Knowledge of the use of broiler equipment and understanding of meat and fish cookery, proficient knife skills and understand farm to table concept. Specialized in fast paced A la carte operation.

Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.

Technical skills include MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Demi Chef de Partie at Six Senses The Palm, Dubai It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent to the position.

Six Senses The Palm, Dubai is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.