Senior Chef de Partie

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reliable and consistent performance

People person with strong vibes

Build connections with guests and team

Energetic kitchen presence

Team-first culture

Job summary

Mama Shelter Dubai is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie to own a station, drive service quality, and lead a culinary team with passion. You will keep mise en place tight, deliver dishes to Mama’s high standards, and train Demi Chefs de Partie and Commis Chefs to grow their skills.

Join a vibrant kitchen that values teamwork, creativity, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to contribute to menu development and culinary trends in a dynamic Dubai setting.

Qualifications

• High-pressure service requires focus, speed, and excellence.
• Own your section and stay organized under pressure.
• Commitment to quality and presentation on every plate.
• Mentor junior kitchen staff and share knowledge.
• Stay calm, think quickly, and solve problems.
• Attention to mise en place and final garnish detail.
• Team player who coordinates with other sections.
• Passion for food and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own Your Section: Take full responsibility for your station, keeping it organized, efficient, and ready to deliver during every service.
• Master the Mise en Place: Ensure everything is prepped, stocked, and ready to go before the kitchen gets busy.
• Serve Up Excellence: Prepare, cook, and present every dish according to Mama’s recipes, portioning, quality, and presentation standards.
• Keep Your Cool: Stay sharp, organized, and accurate during busy services while keeping the plates moving.
• Be the Senior on the Station: Guide, train, and support Demi Chefs de Partie and Commis Chefs, helping them learn and grow.
• Keep an Eye on Stock: Monitor your section’s products, manage stock levels, and minimize waste while keeping quality at its best.
• Kitchen Safety Champion: Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, food safety, and safe food handling at all times.
• Be a Team Player: Work closely with the Sous Chef and other sections to keep the entire kitchen running smoothly.
• Bring Fresh Ideas: Stay curious about culinary trends and techniques, and contribute ideas to new dishes and menu development.
• Share the Knowledge: Support a culture of learning by sharing your skills, attending training, and helping the whole Gang get better every day.

Skills

High-pressure service

Ownership

Quality focus

Mentoring juniors

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Passion for food

Job description

Founded in 2008 by Serge Trigano and his sons Jérémie and Benjamin (co-founders of Club Med), Mama Shelter is a creator of living spaces and a daily director!

These are atypical places, where everyone feels at home, places born of a blend of influences, freedoms, sensations and emotions. Each Mama tells the story of the city in which it is located, and all influences blend together. We offer our guests a joyful atmosphere and exceptional service at an affordable price. More than just rooms and restaurants, Mama Shelter is a dynamic, a vibe: they are true urban refuges, not only aesthetically pleasing and modern but also popular, welcoming and sexy. Whatever your role, we're all here to make the customer experience as unforgettable as possible.

Our mission: to bring little moments of happiness to people.

Our growth has enabled us to offer our teams great career paths through internal development and international mobility, and it's not a question of diplomas or years of experience.

Mama Shelter is part of Ennismore, a creative hotel group rooted in cultures and destinations, with a global portfolio of brands. Ennismore is a joint venture with Accor, founded in 2021.

Job Description

Bring your culinary skills, leadership, and passion for great food to Mama Shelter Dubai! As a Senior Chef de Partie, you’ll own your section, keep service running smoothly, and help your culinary Gang deliver delicious dishes that look as good as they taste. Ready to turn up the heat?

THE MISSION?

• Own Your Section: Take full responsibility for your station, keeping it organized, efficient, and ready to deliver during every service.
• Master the Mise en Place: Make sure everything is prepped, stocked, and ready to go before the kitchen gets busy.
• Serve Up Excellence: Prepare, cook, and present every dish according to Mama’s recipes, portioning, quality, and presentation standards.
• Keep Your Cool: Stay sharp, organized, and accurate during busy services while keeping the plates moving.
• Be the Senior on the Station: Guide, train, and support Demi Chefs de Partie and Commis Chefs, helping them learn and grow.
• Keep an Eye on Stock: Monitor your section’s products, manage stock levels, and minimize waste while keeping quality at its best.
• Kitchen Safety Champion: Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, food safety, and safe food handling at all times.
• Be a Team Player: Work closely with the Sous Chef and other sections to keep the entire kitchen running smoothly.
• Bring Fresh Ideas: Stay curious about culinary trends and techniques, and contribute ideas to new dishes and menu development.
• Share the Knowledge: Support a culture of learning by sharing your skills, attending training, and helping the whole Gang get better every day.

Qualifications

• You’re at your best when it gets busy: High-pressure service brings out your focus, speed, and best work.
• You take ownership: Your section is your kingdom you keep it organized, prepared, and ready for anything.
• You’re serious about quality: Every plate matters, and you don’t let standards slip when the kitchen gets busy.
• You love helping others grow: You’re happy to share your knowledge and support junior chefs as they develop their skills.
• You’re a problem solver: When something goes wrong, you stay calm, think quickly, and find a way forward.
• You have an eye for detail: From mise en place to the final garnish, you care about getting the little things right.
• You’re a team player: You know that a great kitchen works as one Gang, not as separate sections.
• You’re passionate about food: You’re curious, creative, and always looking for ways to make the food and yourself better.

Additional Information

YOUR LITTLE EXTRAS:

• You’re reliable and consistent:When you say you’ll deliver, you always follow through.
• You’re a people person:Guests and teammates love your positive, approachable vibe.
• You build connections:You take time to know your guests, creating lasting impressions.
• You light up the room:Your energy lifts everyone around you, making work a joy.
• You’re all about the team:From supporting your colleagues to creating a family-like atmosphere, you make it happen.

If you’re ready to bring your energy, passion, and smile to Mama Shelter Dubai, we’d love to hear from you!