Chef De Partie

Penang Skills Development Centre; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary institution in Penang is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to oversee kitchen management and food preparation. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a reputable restaurant or hotel kitchen, along with formal culinary training. This role emphasizes creativity in menu development, strong leadership abilities, and thorough knowledge of food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef or Chef De Partie.
• Exceptional culinary skills and strong understanding of various cooking techniques.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and presentation of dishes.
• Control food costing and manage kitchen operations.
• Develop new dishes and plan weekly menus.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Creativity in menu development

Food safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Formal culinary training or a recognised chef's qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Kitchen Management
• Oversee food preparation, cooking and presentation of dishes.
• Maintain high standards in the quality of food in preparation and presentation.
• Ensure all completed jobs are fully checked off before leaving the kitchen.
• Food & beverage planning and management
• Develop new dish and menu.
• Plan weekly menu.
• Prepare order list for daily operation.
• Controls incoming goods and stores it in perfect condition.
• Administrative duties
• Control food costing.
• Daily ordering of goods and supplies per menu.
• Work closely with Events Team with regards to service and timings.
• Understand customers F&B requirement and ensure that function runs smoothly.
• Keeps control of area of responsibility and reports to the Dept. Head.
• Other
• Ensure team has high standards of food hygiene and health and safety rule.
• Knowledgeable about specialty and culinary functions in general.
• Monitor portion and waste control to maintain profit margin.
• Cooking and performs all duties assigned by the Dept. Head.
• Create and share new recipes with kitchen crew and train staff for standard recipe.
• Monitor materials used and control wastage and spoilage.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef or Chef De Partie in a reputable restaurant or hotel kitchen
• Formal culinary training or a recognised chef's qualification
• Exceptional culinary skills with a strong understanding of various cooking techniques and cuisines
• Excellent leadership and team-building abilities
• Creativity and innovative approach to menu development and food presentation
• Thorough knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with the wider team
• Ability to work well under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Apply Now

Interested candidates are invited to apply online with a full resume stating qualifications, contact number, working experience, and expected salary together to

• - [e-mail]
• - 604-643 7909
• - 1, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Bandar Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang