Chef De Partie - 3 Months Cover

Novotel & ibis Balikpapan; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel & ibis Balikpapan in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen on a temporary three-month basis, finishing February 2027. The role is full-time preferred, with part-time considered for the right candidate.

You will run your designated section, uphold high standards of food preparation and presentation, and collaborate with the wider kitchen team to deliver a superb dining experience, while maintaining hygiene and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie or a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to progress.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality dishes.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, allergens and kitchen safety.
• Organised, reliable and able to work well under pressure.
• A positive attitude and strong team spirit.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends where required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of your designated kitchen section.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to consistently high standards.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Ensure consistency and efficiency during busy service periods.
• Monitor stock levels, minimise waste and maintain effective stock rotation.
• Work closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and wider kitchen team.
• Support junior chefs and contribute to a positive working environment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Pressure management

Evening/weekend availability

Job description

Job Description

Contract: Temporary, Fixed-Term (3 Months – Until February 2027)
Hours: Full-time preferred, part-time considered
Pay: £15.26 per hour + Service Charge

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and reliable Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team on a temporary basis for three months, until February 2027.

Ideally, we are looking for someone available to work full-time hours; however, we are happy to consider part-time candidates with the right experience and availability.

You will be responsible for running your designated section, maintaining high standards of food preparation and presentation, and working closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver an excellent dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of your designated kitchen section.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to consistently high standards.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Ensure consistency and efficiency during busy service periods.
• Monitor stock levels, minimise waste and maintain effective stock rotation.
• Work closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and wider kitchen team.
• Support junior chefs and contribute to a positive working environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or a strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to progress.
• Passionate about food and delivering high-quality dishes.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, allergens and kitchen safety.
• Organised, reliable and able to work well under pressure.
• A positive attitude and strong team spirit.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends where required.