Senior Chef de Partie — Lead a High-Energy Dubai Kitchen

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

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.