Chef de Partie (Staff Cafeteria)

Courtyard by Marriott; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Courtyard by Marriott Kuwait City is seeking a Non-Management, Full-Time Kitchen professional to prepare meals, regulate oven temperatures, thaw and portion foods, and ensure quality and presentation. The role includes staff coaching, safety compliance, and collaboration with F&B service staff to deliver excellent guest experiences.

Ideal candidate has at least 3 years in related work experience, with a Technical/Trade/Vocational education.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Pull food from freezer to thaw in refrigerator.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish.
• Maintain food logs and monitor quality and quantity of food.
• Communicate assistance needed during busy periods.
• Inform Chef of excess food items for daily specials.
• Inform staff of menu specials and out of stock items.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes and standards.
• Prepare cold foods.
• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, and motivating employees.
• Follow safety and security policies; report maintenance needs and unsafe conditions.
• Ensure uniform and professional appearance; protect company assets.
• Anticipate guests’ service needs and communicate clearly.
• Develop positive working relationships and support team goals.

Education

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number 26123232

Job Category

Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location

Al Shuhada Street, P.O.Box 1216, Kuwait City 15463, KuwaitVIEW ON MAP

Schedule

Full Time

Located Remotely?

N

Position Type

Non-Management

Position Summary

Prepare special meals or substitute items. Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish. Maintain food logs. Monitor the quality and quantity of food that is prepared. Communicate assistance needed during busy periods. Inform Chef of excess food items for use in daily specials. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Ensure the quality of the food items. Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Anticipate and address guests’ service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Preferred Qualification

Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.

Related Work Experience: At least 3 years of related work experience.

Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.

License or Certification: None

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

At Courtyard, we’re passionate about better serving the needs of travelers everywhere. It’s what inspired us to create the first hotel designed specifically for business travelers, and it’s why the Courtyard experience today empowers our guests, no matter the purpose of their trip. We’re looking for achievers who are passionate about providing a guest experience that goes above and beyond, enjoy being part of a small yet ambitious team, and love learning how to always improve – all while having fun.

In joining Courtyard, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.