Senior Chef de Partie: Multi-Cuisine HACCP Lead in UAE

Nehal Hotel; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Nehal Hotel in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Chef de Partie (CDP) to lead a kitchen section within a fast-paced hotel environment. You will ensure food quality, hygiene, portion control, and presentation according to brand standards, while guiding junior staff.

The ideal candidate holds HACCP knowledge, an EFST certificate, and a proven track record in multi-cuisine cooking. You will oversee duty rosters, support kitchen operations, and maintain accurate records in a busy hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hotel kitchen experience in the UAE required.
• Experience as a Chef de Partie or similar senior kitchen role.
• HACCP and food safety standards knowledge is essential.
• EFST certificate is mandatory.
• Strong multi-cuisine cooking capabilities and diverse prep methods.
• Experience in team handling and staff supervision.
• Duty scheduling and staff allocation experience required.
• Computer knowledge for basic reporting and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the assigned kitchen section and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Prepare and present food according to hotel standards, recipes, portion control, and quality requirements.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of multi-cuisine cooking and different cooking techniques.
• Ensure HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards are followed.
• Maintain proper food storage, temperature control, expiry monitoring, and ingredient handling.
• Assist with menu preparation, food production planning, and daily kitchen requirements.
• Prepare and manage duty schedules and staff assignments for the kitchen section.
• Supervise, guide, and train kitchen staff to ensure efficient performance.
• Monitor food quality, taste, portion size, presentation, and consistency.
• Coordinate with Kitchen Department Head and other departments regarding operations.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment and keep area clean.
• Control food wastage and support cost management.
• Maintain basic kitchen records and complete computer-related administrative tasks.
• Support Kitchen Department Head in managing staff and ensuring smooth operations.

Skills

Team handling

Staff supervision

Multi-cuisine cooking

Food presentation

Plating skills

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Hygiene standards

Pressure handling

Reporting & scheduling

Education

EFST (Essential Food Safety Training) certificate

Tools

Computer software (reporting & scheduling)

Job description

Nehal Hotel in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Chef de Partie (CDP) to lead a kitchen section within a fast-paced hotel environment. You will ensure food quality, hygiene, portion control, and presentation according to brand standards, while guiding junior staff.

The ideal candidate holds HACCP knowledge, an EFST certificate, and a proven track record in multi-cuisine cooking. You will oversee duty rosters, support kitchen operations, and maintain accurate records in a busy hotel setting.