Chef De Partie

Karisma Hospitality Sdn Bhd; Seremban; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality company in Malaysia is seeking a skilled Chef de Partie to oversee kitchen operations. This role requires leading and training a kitchen team while ensuring high culinary standards and cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have at least 3–5 years in a professional kitchen, including supervisory experience, along with a culinary degree. Strong communication skills and the ability to perform well under pressure are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a professional kitchen environment, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make quick, effective decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train kitchen commis, ensuring clear communication and delegation of tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the kitchen.
• Oversee quality and quantity of food materials used.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Communication

Team training

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary degree or diploma

Job description

Maintain a friendly, neat and pleasant image at all times

Assign in detailed and specific duties to all employees under supervision and instruct them in their work

Work very closely with the steward team whose duty is to keep kitchen areas clean and orderly. Insist upon meticulous cleanliness and orderliness

Insist on personal cleanliness and proper discipline of all employees under supervision

Work very closely with the Sous Chef/Head Chef in determining quality and quantity of food materials. Keep a close watch over all material used. With a view of eliminating waste and spoilage, especially meat, fish products etc

Discuss with the Head Chef and recommend menu price and adjustments when warranted

Responsible for the quality of all food prepared in the kitchen under supervision. Check constantly for taste, temperature and visual appeal. Make sure that all dishes are uniform and that the established portion sized are adhered to

Assure that soiled or damaged serving utensils are not put into use, watch particularly for cracked or chipped chine and glassware and train staff to follow this rule

Check maintenance of all equipments located in the area under supervision. Make every attempt to prevent damage or loss of properties

Be constantly on the alert for new products which may improve the quality of food or lower food cost or both. Make suggestion to the Head Chef concerning improvements which would tent to make more satisfied customers and/or increase the volume of business or profit of company.

Be aware of all house rules and obey them and also assist in enforcing them. Conduct in such manner so as to encourage fellow employees to do likewise

To take active interest in the training and career development of their subordinates to increase their competence in their present position and/or to prepare them for higher position

Lead and train kitchen commis, ensuring clear communication and delegation of tasks

Conduct staff briefings to communicate menu changes, mise-en-place responsibilities, hygiene and safety reminders

Any other duties that may be assigned to you from time to time / or as and when required

Job Requirements

Culinary degree or diploma from a recognized institution

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a professional kitchen environment, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or senior role

Ability to lead and train a team while maintaining kitchen discipline.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to remain calm under pressure and make quick, effective decisions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a chef de partie?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?