HEAD Chef de Partie – Italian Cuisine

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

Job summary

A renowned culinary establishment in Dubai is seeking a Head Chef with Italian/French nationality. The successful applicant will lead kitchen operations, oversee staff training, and ensure quality food preparation. With a minimum of two years of cooking experience, the candidate should possess strong leadership and organizational skills, and be proficient in English. This position promises an exciting culinary environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, oral).
• Strong leadership and training capabilities.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely reporting for duty with proper uniform.
• Manage tasks of Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs.
• Maintain stock rotation and issue necessary requisitions.
• Verify quality of food preparation.
• Conduct training with kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership and motivational skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under stress

Job description

Head chef: Italian/French Nationality (Mandatory)

Job Description:

• To report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform and name badges at all times.
• Organize shifting in the section with regard to mise-en-place production and its service.
• Give tasks to Demi Chefs and Commis Chefs and check that they are carried out in the correct manner.
• Write daily wine, dry store, food requisitions and kitchen transfers on the appropriate forms for the approval of the Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef in order to achieve the high stock rotation desired in his/her section.
• Maintain good colleague relations and motivate colleagues
• Ensure that training on a one-to-one basis has been carried out and comprehended.
• Check on a daily basis food preparation regarding portion size, quantity and quality as laid down in the recipe index.
• Responsible for completing the daily checklist regarding Mise-en-place and food storage.
• Attend daily and monthly meetings with the Chef de Cuisine and other meetings as requested by the Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef.
• Report any problems regarding failure of machinery and small equipment to the Chef de Cuisine and to follow up and ensure the necessary work has been carried out.
• Check the main information board regarding changes in any Banquets or other information regarding the organization.
• Keep the section clean and tidy.
• Pass all information to the next shift.
• Accidents and sickness to be written in log book and report to the Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef.
• Check Demi Chefs / Commis Chefs on his/her section: e.g. regarding personal hygiene.
• Assist the Chef de Cuisine in composing new recipes and menu ideas.
• Have a complete understanding of and adhere to the company’s policy relating to fire, hygiene and safety.
• The above description is not to be regarded as exhaustive. Other tasks and responsibilities of a broadly comparable nature may be added on a temporary or permanent basis as appropriate.

Skills

Qualifications:

• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
• Strong leadership, training and motivational skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in stressful fast paced environment.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years cooking experience.