Demi Chef de Cuisine — Prep, Mentorship & Kitchen Leadership

InterContinental Hotels Group; George Town; On-site; MYR 47,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels Group in Penang, Malaysia invites applications for a Chef de Partie. You will assist in prep and cooking to meet approved recipes and standards, while supporting daily section operations and mise en place planning in a busy hotel kitchen.

The role requires 1–2 years in a professional kitchen, with pre-opening or international hotel experience considered an advantage. You will maintain high hygiene, collaborate with other departments, and contribute to consistent quality

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Culinary Arts or equivalent.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a professional kitchen or hotel.
• Pre-opening or international hotel experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and cooking dishes according to approved recipes and standards.
• Support the Chef de Partie in daily section operations and mise en place planning.
• Participate in pre-opening activities including kitchen setup, cleaning, and trial runs.
• Supervise Commis Chefs when assigned and provide on-the-job guidance.
• Ensure compliance with IHG standards, HACCP, LQA, and local health regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and hygiene of the work area.
• Assist in portion control, waste reduction, and basic inventory tasks.
• Follow safe work practices and report maintenance or safety issues.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Supervision

Time management

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Cost control

Menu coordination

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

InterContinental Hotels Group in Penang, Malaysia invites applications for a Chef de Partie. You will assist in prep and cooking to meet approved recipes and standards, while supporting daily section operations and mise en place planning in a busy hotel kitchen.

The role requires 1–2 years in a professional kitchen, with pre-opening or international hotel experience considered an advantage. You will maintain high hygiene, collaborate with other departments, and contribute to consistent quality