Lead Culinary Station Chef in Luxury Kitchen

Accor Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor in Dubai is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to lead a designated kitchen station and uphold high standards of quality, hygiene, and service. The role blends hands-on cooking with leadership, inventory control, and staff development in a luxury hotel setting.

The Chef de Partie will ensure recipes are followed, oversee mise en place, and collaborate with the Sous Chef to maintain exceptional guest experiences during peak service periods.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant culinary experience within a luxury hotel or fine dining establishment.
• Completion of a kitchen apprenticeship or professional chef training course of at least 1 year is required.
• Strong working knowledge of advanced cooking techniques, methods, and culinary practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and HACCP procedures.
• Previous leadership experience involving the training and development of kitchen colleagues.
• Knowledge of budget management, food cost control, and inventory optimisation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and kitchen management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the assigned kitchen station throughout preparation and service.
• Ensure dishes are prepared, cooked, and presented according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Oversee ingredient preparation, sauces, garnishes, and mise en place required for service.
• Maintain consistent food quality, portion control, and presentation.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior kitchen colleagues in operating procedures and culinary standards.
• Ensure team compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP requirements.
• Conduct regular quality assurance and station checks.
• Monitor station inventory and stock levels while helping minimise waste and improve cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with the Sous Chef and other departments to maintain clear communication and efficient service delivery.
• Contribute ideas to menu development and modifications while maintaining organisational standards.
• Respond effectively to operational challenges during high-volume service periods.
• Support departmental goals through organised planning and focused execution.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or related field

Job description

Accor in Dubai is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to lead a designated kitchen station and uphold high standards of quality, hygiene, and service. The role blends hands-on cooking with leadership, inventory control, and staff development in a luxury hotel setting.

The Chef de Partie will ensure recipes are followed, oversee mise en place, and collaborate with the Sous Chef to maintain exceptional guest experiences during peak service periods.