Chef de Partie - Sushi

Maseera; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 4,500 - 8,900; Full time

Job summary

Maseera is seeking a kitchen professional to prepare meals, maintain quality standards, and support the team in fast-paced service periods. You will ensure accurate portioning, presentation, and adherence to recipes while coordinating with the Food & Beverage team.

The role includes assisting management with hiring, training, scheduling, and coaching staff, while following all safety policies. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in professional food preparation and presentation.
• Experience training and guiding staff to maintain standards.
• Familiarity with safety and security policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain food logs and monitor quality and quantity of prepared items.
• Inform staff of menu specials and out-of-stock items; coordinate with service teams.
• Assist in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining and motivating staff.

Skills

Food preparation

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree

Job description

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 itemsfor 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.